Thyroid Energy
by NOW · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Thyroid Energy by NOW: Vitamin B6 2.0 mg, Folate 680 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 60 mcg, Iodine 225 mcg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 2.0 mg | 118% | 100 mg · 4% at label max |
| Folate | 680 mcg DFE | 170% | — |
| └ Folic Acid | 400 mcg | — | 1,000 mcg · 80% at label max |
| Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 60 mcg | 2,500% | — |
| Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 225 mcg | 150% | 1,100 mcg · 41% at label max |
| Zinc (L-OptiZinc) | 25 mg | 227% | 40 mg · 125% at label max ⚠ |
| Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) | 50 mcg | 91% | 400 mcg · 25% at label max |
| Copper (Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 1.0 mg | 111% | 10,000 mcg · 20% at label max |
| L-Tyrosine | 1.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
| Ashwagandha Leaf, Root Extract (Ashwagandha Leaf Extract , Ashwagandha Root Extract) | 125 mg | — | — |
⚠ Above the upper limit: at the most servings a day printed on the label, at least one ingredient goes above the adult UL. Some ULs apply only to supplemental forms (shown on each ingredient page).
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Kosher · Women (not pregnant or lactating) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules daily, preferably in divided doses with food.
Formulation re: Other: NOW Thyroid Energy is a complete nutritional supplement for the support of a healthy thyroid gland.
Formula re: Contains: NOW has combined Iodine and Tyrosine, the two constituents necessary for the synthesis of thyroid secretions. The minerals Selenium, Zinc and Copper have been added as cofactors needed for normal thyroid function. In addition, NOW Thyroid Energy has the Ayurvedic herbal extracts from Guggul and Ashwagandha to complement its nutritional support components.
FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions re: Children: Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication (especially taking thyroid, mood-altering, and central nervous system depressing medications), or have a medical condition (especially diagnosed thyroid conditions or ulcers).
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).