Question : What are the key ingredients of this thyroid support formula?
Answer : The key ingredients of this thyroid support formula are vitamins A and D, zinc, selenium, iodine, l-tyrosine, coleus extract, ashwagandha, guggul, and curcumin.
Question : How does this formula support healthy thyroid function?
Answer : This formula contains vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts that nourish and support thyroid gland function, help maintain healthy thyroid metabolism and thyroid hormone function, and provide antioxidant support.
Question : Are there any allergens or unnecessary ingredients in this product?
Answer : No, Pure Encapsulations products are free from common allergens, artificial or unnecessary ingredients, and GMOs.
Question : Is there any type of shellfish used?
Answer : Pure Encapsulations Thyroid Support Complex is hypoallergenic and does not contain shellfish.
Question : Are any of the ingredients sourced from overseas?
Answer : The ingredients in Thyroid Support Complex are sourced from various countries overseas. Each batch of ingredients received by Pure Encapsulations is tested upon reception for identity, potency (if applicable) and contaminants. Pure Encapsulations manufacturers their own products in their own state-of-the-art plant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Pure Encapsulations is NSF-GMP registered in the U.S., GMP certified in Canada and exceeds the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Question : I have a lot of trouble swallowing pills. Can these be cut down? Or are they capsules with powder that I can open and mix in liquid?
Answer : It is recommended to drink half a glass or more of water, enough to thoroughly moisten mouth and throat tissue, and then place pill or capsule on tongue, followed by a big gulp or more of water. If directions allow taking with food, coating pill/capsule with butter/oil of some kind makes fast work of task. Last choice is mixing with liquid, which means losing therapeutic value.
Question : What is the foreskin extract for?
Answer : Thyroid Support Complex contains Coleus forskohlii. Coleus extract contains forskolin, which has been shown to promote adenylate cyclase activity, supporting thyroid hormone metabolism.
Question : Is it vegan?
Answer : In Pure Encapsulations Thyroid Support Complex the Vitamin A (acetate) is synthetic. Ascorbic acid is derived from corn dextrose fermentation. Vitamin D3 is derived from lanolin. Zinc and selenium are derived from the lime of rock. Kelp is derived from Ascophyllum nodosum and standardized to contain 0.5% iodine (150 mcg). l-Tyrosine (free-form) is derived from corn dextrose fermentation. Ashwagandha extract is derived from Withania somnifera root and standardizd to contain 5% withanolides. Coleus forskohlii extract is derived from the root and standardized to provide 10% forskolin. Guggul extract is derived from Commiphora mukul gum resin and standardized to contain 2.5% guggulsterones. Turmeric is derived from Curcuma longa root and standardized to contain 95% curcuminoids. Ascorbyl palmitate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil.
Question : How much iodine does this product have in mcg or mg?
Answer : According to the bottle, it contains 150mcg of iodine from kelp.
Question : I want to see the entire list of ingredients. How can I do that?
Answer : You can see the ingredient list by going to the website purencapsulations.com