The thyroid is one of the larger hormone-producing glands in the body. It’s located at the base of the neck and controls how your body burns energy and makes protein. The thyroid secretes the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are essential in regulating body temperature and basal metabolism.
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is the most common problem of the thyroid gland. Slow thyroid function can result in fatigue, low body temperature and weight gain, depression, and high cholesterol.
Thyroid supplements that offer complete nutritional support for the thyroid gland include iodine and L-tyrosine, two essential elements in the formation of thyroid hormone. Healthy thyroid function is also dependent on selenium, folic acid, zinc, copper and vitamins B6 and B12. Ayurvedic herbs gum guggl extract and ashwagandha also support thyroid health.*