Thyroid Support

• Thyroid Support contains the active nutrient Kelp - the iodine content of Kelp means it is of great benefit to thyroid metabolism particularly as Iodine is one of the micronutrients known to be short in the diets of many
• L-Tyrosine is included as it is beneficial to have L-Tyrosine and Iodine ingested together in a form that can be immediately usable by the thyroid gland to promote the production of the thyroid hormones
• Cytoplan Wholefood supplementsare made from minerals that have been hydroponically-grown into a cruciferous vegetable (brassica) that is a member of the broccoli family of vegetables
• The brassica base also contains zinc, copper, potassium, calcium and magnesium and acts as a food base to aid absorption of and metabolism of the nutrients
• Suitable for Men, Women, Children and the Elderly
• Yeast free and suitable for Vegetarians, vegans and for people with Candida and Yeast sensitivities
• Free from Genetically Modified Substances

The function of the Thyroid Gland

The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are then released into the bloodstream and are transported throughout the body, where they control metabolic rate, metabolism and many other vital functions such as cardiac output, heart rate and respiratory rate. Indeed every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism.

The normal thyroid gland produces about 80% T4 and about 20% T3. However, T3 possesses about four times the hormone "strength" of T4 - T3 is the “metabolically active” thyroid hormone. The minerals zinc, copper, manganese and selenium are also needed for the conversion of T4 to T3.

Those with a low basal metabolic rate might be short of T4 or short of the nutrients that convert T4 to T3. If tests show a high level of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and high T4 but patients have a low basal metabolic rate, then it is most likely that they are not converting sufficient T4 to T3 and appropriate nutritional intervention will be helpful.

Iodine & the Thyroid Gland

Iodine is one of the micronutrients known to be short in the diets of many. It naturally occurs in sea produce and salt. Those on low salt diets and those consuming less than 3 portions of fish a week can easily be short of iodine intake. Moreover, those people living in areas where the water is fluoridated easily become iodine deficient, as fluoride inhibits uptake of iodine to the thyroid gland.

L- Tyrosine & the Thyroid Gland

Tyrosine, which can be synthesised in the body from phenylalanine, is found in many high protein food products such as soy products, chicken, turkey, fish, peanuts, almonds, avocados, milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, lima beans, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.

It is beneficial to have l-tyrosine and iodine ingested together in a form that can be immediately usable by the thyroid gland to promote production of thyroid hormones.

Choosing Cytoplan

Cytoplan was founded in 1990, by practitioners with many years experience in nutrition science. We work closely with Doctors and scientists to produce products which are highly bio-effective, truly innovative and backed by research and studies.

Suggested Intake: 1-2 tablets daily as a food supplement or as directed by a practitioner.
Suitable for: Vegetarians, vegans and for people with Candida and yeast sensitivities.
Contraindications: Not be to be used during pregnancy. People already on prescribed thyroid medication should consult with their doctor before using this supplement.
Non-Active Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, vegetable stearic acid, silicon dioxide.
Non GM & Free From: Wheat; yeast; starch; gluten; soy; lactose; added sugars, colourings, flavourings & preservatives.
Storage: Keep cool, dry & out of direct sunlight.

Ingredients: Hydroponically-grown brassica juncea providing: phosphorus; iron; zinc; copper; manganese; selenium; chromium; potassium; calcium and magnesium, L-Tyrosine, ascophyllum nodosum (kelp) powder, seleno L-methionine, manganese citrate, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, vegetable stearic acid, silicon dioxide.