Thyroid Support by Gaia Herbs Reviewed

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 an amino acid that is nonessential. It is synthesized from the body from phenylalanine which is also an amino acid. L-Tyrosine has the power to have an effect on the neurotransmitters and this affects various health conditions including depression, mood disorders and Parkinson’s disease. Many such studies have proved that L-Tyrosine helps people having depression. It acts as a precursor and eases the effects of psychosocial, environmental and physical stress. L-Tyrosine turns into melanin by the skin cells and the dark pigment prevents the ultraviolet light from affecting. The thyroid hormones playing a significant role in the process of the body also contain tyrosine. L-Tyrosine is commonly found in all the dairy products, fish, oats, wheat, meat and also in all other protein containing foods. This is also found to be beneficial for people trying to withdraw alcohol. L-Tyrosine has not exhibited severe side effects, yet taking it should be recommended by doctors.

Schizandra berry extract