How Do The Individual
Ingredients In
Thyroid Support by Gaia Herbs
Work?
Ashwagandha, a herbal extract that typically contains withanolids and flavonoids. Ashwagandha is commonly used for energy, stress management and as an antioxidant.
Bladderwrack is an algae or a sea weed which is available in different oceans worldwide. It is also known as fucus vesiculosus. Bladderwrack soothes and treats hypothyroidism and its symptoms naturally. As iodine is present in high amounts in it, it stimulates the thyroid and reduces the size of the thyroid goiters thus restoring the functioning of the gland. It is used popularly all over the world for curing many other diseases other than hypothyroidism. People suffering from rheumatoid disease also have benefited from this supplement. It even acts as a natural laxative for people suffering from heartburns. It is available in the form of a dietary supplement; the prescribed dose is 600 mg of bladderwrack capsule to be taken 1 or 3 times a day.
Coleus Forskohlii- Properties are used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, allergies, respiratory problems, psoriasis and weight loss.
Iodine, a necessary element used by the body to make the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These Thyroid hormones are needed to maintain a healthy metabolic rate and cellular metabolism.
Kelp, which describes any of several large broad-fronded brown seaweeds. Kelp seaweeds are rich sources of minerals and trace elements, especially iodine, which is essential to the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, which is used by the cells in order to synthesize the proteins and appears to help stabilize ones mood during periods of high stress levels.
Schizandra berry extract