This is a review of Thyroid Support Complex, a dietary supplement that is made by Pure Encapsulations and designed to support healthy thyroid function. The manufacturer asserts that this product will help you to effectively nourish and support the metabolic processes that are carried out by the thyroid gland. Read on to discover whether Thyroid Support Complex will work for you.

Ingredients

(Per Two Capsule Serving)

  • Vitamin A (essential for new cell growth, healthy skin, hair, and tissues) 2,500 i.u.
  • Vitamin C (necessary for normal growth and development) 150 mg.
  • Vitamin D (essential for calcium balance, bone density, immune function, and proper cell growth) 200 i.u.
  • Iodine (needed for proper thyroid function) 150 mcg.
  • Zinc (assists in cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair) 20 mg.
  • Selenium (supports the function of your organs) 200 mcg.
  • L-tyrosine (essential for brain function) 500 mg.
  • Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng root) 400 mg.
  • Forskohlii (extract) 100 mg.
  • Guggul (extract) 150 mg.
  • Turmeric (extract) 100 mg.
  • Aascorbyl Palmitate 30 mg.
  • Vegetarian Capsule (cellulose, water)

Dosage

Two capsules per day, with meals

Possible Side Effects

Possible side-effects are listed as gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness and headache. Furthermore, consumers are cautioned that Guggul is known to cause skin rash. In certain individuals some of the ingredients in the product may be contraindicated in people currently taking benzodiazepines or other depressants of the Central Nervous System.  Ashwagandha is not recommended for those who are taking immunosuppressants. Other ingredients may interact negatively with blood thinning agents. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before taking this supplement as well as any others.

Price

The retail cost of this supplement is $26.10 for a quantity of 30 capsules and you may double the quantity for $45.60. In addition, colleagues of medical professional who purchase this product on referral will receive a 15% discount off the retail price and friends and family of the original buyer will receive a 40% markdown.

Guarantee

This product is backed by a money-back guarantee form the date of purchase through its expiration. Returns must be authorized by the company and after a return has been authorized it must be completed within 14 days. In addition to the shipping cost, a 15% return fee will be deducted from the refund.

Conclusion

The makers of this supplement have a couple of good things to offer consumers. First of all, Thyroid Support Complex is presented with a wealth of information about many of its ingredients. This makes it more likely that patients will be well informed before deciding to use it. It is also gluten-free and does not contain eggs, nuts, or hydrogenated oils so it will probably be a good choice for those with food sensitivities.  We feel that the guarantee leaves a bit to be desired. It is conditional, (at best) and even if those conditions are met as requested, the consumer still loses 15% of the retail price and has to pay to have the product shipped back.

In addition to the luke-warm guarantee, several of the ingredients in this product are not well represented and Ashwagandha and Guggul are accompanied by very little information (other than they have been shown to assist in thyroid function) and come with some possibly concerning contraindications. These substances are known to interact with anticoagulants, which thin the blood and benzodiazepenes, which are commonly used to treat anxiety and other nervous symptoms. Because these medications are often crucial to a patient’s health and well-being, it is important that they function as they were designed to. For this reason, it would be prudent to make sure you talk, in length, with your physician before using a supplement that is known to interact with your prescriptions. Further research is required before a decision to use this product can be made.

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