Indications

• nutritional support for thyroid function
• contains nutrients and botanicals that enhance T4 production
• provides KEY000 nutrients for peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
• helps optimize metabolism
• unique, non-glandular formulation available only from Thorne Research

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 100 mg
Vitamin E (d-Alpha tocopheryl succinate) (50 IU) 33.5 mg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 50 mcg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 0.112 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate) 2.5 mg
Selenium (Selenium Citrate) 50 mcg
Copper (Cupric Citrate) 250 mcg
L-Tyrosine 250 mg
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha root) (6:1 extract) 45 mg
Standardized to contain 1.5% withanolides
(Dried equivalent of 270 mg/capsule)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, L-Leucine, Magnesium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide.

Description

The hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) are produced by the thyroid gland. These hormones are essential to the proper development of cells in the body. Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, affecting how these compounds produce energy. Individual thyroid hormones have important functions in the body; for example, T4 supports cardiac output, heart rate, respiratory rate, and basal metabolic rate (BMR). A low BMR may cause one to be fatigued, chilly, and have trouble losing weight.

Thyrocsin provides supportive nutrients for a healthy thyroid gland. Not only does Thyrocsin support healthy thyroid function, it also provides nutrients necessary for conversion of T4 to T3 in the tissues outside the thyroid gland.

Iodine is necessary for formation of T4, while L-tyrosine is a necessary component of both T4 and T3 formation. Animal studies indicate the Ayurvedic botanical ashwagandha can increase T4 concentrations. Several nutrients are also necessary for conversion of T4 to T3, including the minerals selenium, zinc, and copper. Thyrocsin contains vitamin B12 because its insufficiency appears to interfere with the activity of thyroid hormones. Conversion of T4 to T3 can be inhibited by heavy metal toxicity and lipid peroxidation; the antioxidant vitamins C and E can counterbalance this inhibition.

Thyroid hormones are involved with metabolism throughout the body. Thus, a deficiency or excess of thyroid hormones can have far-reaching effects. High cortisol levels can interfere with thyroid function, resulting in low T4 or poor conversion of T4 to the active form, T3. Nutrients that support normal levels of cortisol may be of benefit for this population.

Dose

Recommended Dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule two times daily with food or as recommended by a health-care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications

Recommended Use or Purpose
Promotes normal functioning of the thyroid gland and improves antioxidant activity.

Potential side effects/Safety

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended.