Traditional Indian herb ashwagandha may improve hypothyroidism by increasing thyroid hormone levels. Ashwagandha is a popular Indian medicinal herb with a wide range of health benefits. In terms of thyroid health, it is increasingly being used to: Alleviate hypothyroidism. Animal and early human studies report that ashwagandha increases thyroid hormone … [Read more...]

Guggul tree resin may stimulate thyroid function and alleviate hypothyroidism; however, human studies are lacking. Guggul is a herb that produces a resin with health benefits. Thyroid health supplements frequently use guggul extract because it can help: Stimulate thyroid activity. Guggul has been shown to increase thyroid hormone levels and alleviate hypothyroidism in … [Read more...]

Thyroid supplements use bladderwrack as a source of iodine, a mineral required for thyroid hormone production. Bladderwrack is a type of seaweed. Thyroid supplements frequently include bladderwrack as a source of: Iodine. Iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormone; not getting enough can result in goiter and hypothyroidism. Overview Fucus vesiculosus, better … [Read more...]

Rosemary may possibly help with hypothyroidism, but targeted research is lacking. Rosemary is a medicinal plant. Thyroid health supplements sometimes include rosemary because it has: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. These effects may potentially help with hypothyroidism and its symptoms. Potential improvement of thyroid signaling through enhance thyroid … [Read more...]

Copper is included in thyroid supplements because it is essential to overall health and may indirectly support thyroid function. Copper is an essential micronutrient that has been suggested to support healthy thyroid function through: Supporting overall health. Copper aids the body's antioxidant defenses and has other roles that may indirectly support the … [Read more...]