Thyroid Px is a balanced blend of nutrients and botanicals that is designed to support the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland while simultaneously maintaining healthy metabolic function. Thyroid Px helps optimize healthy thyroid function, normal body temperature and general metabolic rate. This formula can help stabilize thyroid peroxidase immunoglobulins which play a part in normal thyroid activity. The powerful antioxidants selenium and zinc, as well as the myrrh gum resin help neutralize free radicals that affect iodothryonine-5-monodeiodinase enzyme activity, which is involved in the conversion of T4 to the active T3 hormone.

Iris species contain oleoresins in their roots and are historically claimed to promote body secretions, move fluid (lymph), and support the thyroid gland. Myrrh Gum Resin is a powerful adaptogen which helps support thyroid, liver and kidney function. Studies suggest that commiphora’s constituents may help the thyroid increase iodine metabolism and increases T4-T3 conversion. Iodine plays an important role in thyroid function.

Thyroid Px is a stronger thyroid support formula than ThyroCare and is recommended except when Iodine supplementation is not indicated or appropriate. The addition of 12 mg iodine per serving in the forms of potassium iodide and DIT are added to support thyroid function.

Ingestion of iodine and/or iodide has been associated with heart palpitations, acne-like skin lesions, headache in the frontal sinus cavities, unpleasant brassy taste, and increased salivation and sneezing. Some sensitive individuals may not tolerate high levels, even when indicated. Iodine supplementation indirectly stimulates TSH production which increases the absorption of Iodine into the thyroid gland. TSH levels might transiently increase for several months on this product while simultaneously maintaining healthy thyroid hormone levels.