Now Foods Thyroid Capsules
When you buy a tin of Now Foods Thyroid Energy, you receive 90 vegetarian thyroid capsules. One capsule of Now Foods Thyroid Energy contains a combination of iodine, tyrosine, the minerals selenium, zinc and copper, as well as the herbal extracts guggul and ashwagandha.
What is Now Foods Thyroid Energy and what effect does it have?
Iodine, which is essential for normal thyroid function, has been added to the formula of Now Foods Thyroid Energy capsules .
Iodine is necessary for the formation of thyroid hormones [1]. performs the following important tasks:
- Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function
- Iodine contributes to normal energy metabolism
- Iodine contributes to the normal function of the nervous system
- Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and to normal thyroid function
- Iodine contributes to the normal growth of children
Now Foods Thyroid Energy also contains the minerals selenium, zinc and copper.
Selenium plays an important role as an antioxidant in the immune system [2]. Like iodine, it is essential for the function of the thyroid gland. Other important tasks are:
- Selenium contributes to normal sperm formation
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function
- Selenium helps to protect cells from oxidative stress
The vital element zinc is involved in many biological processes in our body and is part of our body's own defense system [3]:
- Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function
- Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis
- Zinc contributes to normal fertility and normal reproduction
- Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of macronutrients
- Zinc contributes to normal fatty acid metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
- Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Zinc has a function in cell division
The vital trace element Copper offers the following scientifically proven benefits:
- Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissue
- Copper contributes to normal energy metabolism
- Copper contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system
- Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation
- Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body
- Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation
- Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
In addition, NOW Thyroid Energy contains the Ayurvedic herbal extracts of Guggul (Commiphora mukul) and Ashwadangha (Withania somnifera) to complement its nutritional components.
INGREDIENTS
Dosage: 2 veg. capsules
Ingredients per dosage:
- Vitamin B6 2mg / 143%*
- Folic acid 400mcg / 200%*
- Vitamin B12 60mcg / 2400%*
- Iodine 225mcg / 150%*
- Zinc 25mg / 250%*
- Selenium 50mcg / 91%*
- Copper 1mg / 100%*
- L-Tyrosine 1000mg
- Guggul gum 75mg
- thereof Guggulsterone 1,5mg
- Ashwagandha root 50mg
- thereof withanolides 1,25mg
Ingredients: Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6); (6s)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid glucosamine salt, methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), potassium iodide, zinc (L-OptiZinc®, zinc-L-methionine complex), L-selenomethionine, copper amino acid chelate, L-tyrosine (free form), guggul resin (Commiphora mukul; standardized to min. 2% guggulsterone), ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera; standardized to at least 2.5% withanolides), coating agent: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule); bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose; anti-caking agent: stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide
L-OptiZinc® is a registered trademark of InterHealth Corp.
= Percentage of the nutrient reference values according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011
APPLICATION
Now Foods recommends two (2) vegan capsules daily at different times. Or after consultation with your doctor/healthcare practitioner
LEGAL NOTICE
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Store out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. If you have a bad reaction to the product, stop taking it immediately. Please consult your doctor if you wish to use dietary supplements and are being treated for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Sources
[1]Iodine supply in Germany declining again - tips for a good iodine supply. Updated questions and answers on iodine supply and iodine deficiency prevention from the BfR. February 20, 2020
[2]Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung e.V. (2015): Selected questions and answers on selenium, retrieved on: 15.10.2020
[3]German Nutrition Society, Selected questions and answers on zinc. Status July 2019, retrieved on 15.10.2020
