Thyroid Support

Thyroid hormones, named T3 and T4, regulate many body functions including metabolic rate, body temperature, growth and development and cellular health. Too little or too much of these hormones circulating in the body will slow or speed up body functions respectively.

Our thyroid function is closely connected to healthy adrenal function. This means that anything affecting your adrenals will also affect thyroid hormones. Both, long-term stress or sleep problems, resulting in imbalanced circulating stress hormones, can interrupt production of the active thyroid hormone T3.

Specific nutrients found in thyroid supplements can be used to support healthy thyroid function and balance stress hormone levels.

The ingredients commonly found in thyroid supplements in New Zealand include:

• Iodine, vitamin A and B6, tyrosine and manganese, which are essential nutrients to support natural production of thyroid hormones. Kelp and sea vegetables are naturally high in iodine, other beneficial minerals and vitamins for thyroid function
• The minerals zinc and selenium are important for conversion of T4 into active T3
• Withania, a herb known to support healthy thyroid and adrenal function is also helpful to provide natural thyroid support for balanced stress hormones

In addition to thyroid supplements, you can also naturally support your thyroid by managing stress, resting enough and ensuring that you have a healthy diet.