ThyroSense does not replace your prescription thyroid medication, but can help deal with the symptoms. It is a proven natural combination of important nutrients including L-tyrosine, ashwagandha, guggul, pantothenic acid, copper, manganese and iodine that can help enhance thyroid function. ThyroSense is recommended by health care practitioners for support of thyroid health in those with symptoms of low thyroid.
Note:
This product is not intended for use by those with hyperthyroid. Please consult your health care practitioner.
Recommended adult dose:
2–4 capsules daily. 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 capsules with lunch or as directed by a health care practitioner.
NUTRITION
Each Capsule Contains
Medicinal Ingredients:
L-Tyrosine | 250 mg |
Ashwagandha Extract (5:1) (Withania somnifera) (root) | 75 mg |
Guggul Extract (Commiphora wightii) (gum oleoresin) (2.5% guggulsterone) | 60 mg |
Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) | 50 mg |
Copper (gluconate) | 250 mcg |
Manganese (citrate) | 250 mcg |
Iodine (potassium iodide) | 50 mcg |
Selenium (selenomethionine) | 25 mcg |
Non-medicinal Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (cellulose, purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Studies:
1. L-Tyrosine [Monograph]. Retrieved from http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/monoReq.do?id=131&lang=eng
2. Ashwagandha [Monograph]. Retrieved from http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/monoReq.do?id=35&lang=eng
3.Multi-Vitamin/Mineral – safety and efficacy of Pantothenic acid, Copper, Manganese, and Iodine [Monograph]. Retrieved from: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/licen-prod/monograph/multi_vitmin_suppl-eng.php
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