Thyroid Care™

Iodine is one of the most important minerals for healthy cellular and metabolic function. There was a time when iodine intake was a major concern for Americans, especially after the connection between goiters and iodine deficiency was made clear, leading to the formulation of iodized table salt. However, with more recent concerns about sodium intake, there may be even less iodine in the American diet than there was just 50 years ago. Additionally, certain toxic minerals “compete” with iodine. As we are exposed to greater levels of chlorine, bromine (bromide) and fluoride, the body requires more iodine for ongoing detoxification.*

Tyrosine is an amino acid. Tyrosine, (also called “L-tyrosine”) is the precursor for the formation of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), as well as epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine.  In addition to thyroid hormone support, supplemental tyrosine has been found to be beneficial for mood, stress relief^, and mental function.*