Thyroid Response™ Nutrient Factors was exclusively crafted to provide nutrients vital to healthy thyroid function. Because the cause of a thyroid imbalance is affected by many different factors, this formula was designed as a targeted nutritional formula that may be used in conjunction with other Innate Response Formulas® targeted at promoting and/or modulating endocrine function. Purpose: To provide whole food nutrients essential to support the health and metabolic function of the thyroid gland. SUPPLEMENT FACTS Serving Size 2 Tablets Calories <1 Total Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 mg Total Carbohydrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 mg Dietary Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 mg Sugars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 mg Protein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 mg SOURCE; FOODSTATE™ AMOUNT Iodine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(S. cerevisiae*; 8 mg) 150 mcg Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(S. cerevisiae*; 200 mg) 10 mg Selenium . . . . . . . . . . . . .(S. cerevisiae*; 50 mg) 50 mcg Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . .(S. cerevisiae*; 100 mg) 2 mg ADDITIONAL FOODS & EXTRACTS L-Tyrosine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mg Laminaria digtata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 mg Irish Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 mg Carrot 4:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mg Watercress 4:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mg NATURALLY OCCURRING FOOD CONSTITUENTS Bioactive Peptides, Enzymes, Chlorophyll, SOD, Glutathione, Beta Glucans, Lipoic Acid, Essential Trace Minerals, GABA, Glutamic Acid, Polysaccharides, CoQ10 and other Compounds. OTHER INGREDIENTS Rice Bran, Guar Gum, Vegetable Lubricant, Silica, Food Glaze. The following FoodState™ food concentrate was proprietarily grown and harvested at peak of ripeness to deliver optimal concentrations of the following minerals: Food Concentrate Primary Nutrient Delivered S. cerevisiae, yeast Iodine, zinc, selenium, copper Note the total weight of each food concentrate listed in the supplement facts above is the amount of food delivered within each serving size, in order to deliver a specific amount of each vitamin or mineral respectively. Thyroid Response™ Nutrient Factor is free of: gluten, dairy, corn, synthetic nutrients, GMO’s, preservatives and/or colorants. Since no preservatives are used, store tightly sealed in cool to moderate temperatures to prevent oxidation. Rationale for Nutrients The thyroid gland requires specific nutrients in order to function optimally. Iodine, selenium and the amino acid tyrosine are all essential for the production and conversion of the thyroid hormones T4 (thyroxin) and T3 (triiodothyronine). Intracellular conversion of T4 to T3 is known to require zinc, selenium, copper and iron. Selenium and iodine are two minerals which are critically important in the proper functioning of the thyroid. While the importance of iodine has been known for some time, the importance of selenium has only recently been discovered and explored. Much research is presently being conducted on the functions of these two minerals in thyroid function, and it is becoming clear that an interaction exists between the two. In relation to thyroid health, copper is another mineral which plays an important role in the metabolism of the amino acid tyrosine. Although copper deficiency is uncommon, for individuals taking zinc supplements for more than a few weeks, supplementing copper is prudent; it is therefore included in the formula. L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that the body synthesizes from phenylalanine. While tyrosine has many functions in the body, including the formation of neurotransmitters, it is a major component of the thyroid hormones. Studies have suggested individuals with low thyroid function may well benefit from supplementation of tyrosine. Rationale for Additional Foods and Extracts Laminaria Seaweed Laminaria digitata Kelp Laminaria, commonly referred to as kelp, is a nourishing sea weed rich in iodine, calcium, potassium, magnesium, alginates and trace elements. In traditional Chinese medicine, kelp is frequently used to support an under-active thyroid. Laminaria is also considered to be supportive to the kidneys, and to have a balancing action on hormones. Actions: Antioxidant, nutritive tonic, thyroid and immune stimulating, adaptogenic Bladderwrack Fucus vesiculosus Bladderwrack is also commonly referred to as kelp or seawrack. It is another nourishing sea vegetable rich in iodine and trace minerals organically bound to polysaccharides. Bladderwrack has traditionally been used for hypothyroid conditions. Bladderwrack has proved most useful in the treatment of underactive thyroid glands and goitre (goiter). Through the regulation of thyroid function, there is an improvement in all associated symptoms. Actions: Nutritive, hypothyroid tonic, anti-hypothyroid, anti-rheumatic Carrot Dacus carota sativa Carrot extract was included in the formula as a good food source of the amino acid tyrosine, sustaining the delivery of tyrosine in this formula with supportive food factors. Carrots are considered to have strengthening properties to the spleen, pancreas, as well as to support liver function. Actions: Nutritive, antioxidant |