Both Raw Materials for Thyroid Hormone Formation
Thyroid hormone is built from two raw materials, iodine and the amino acid tyrosine. This capsule puts them together. Pure Encapsulations describes it as providing “enhanced support for thyroid hormone synthesis.”*
Who I Reach For This With
- Patients in a thyroid support protocol where I want both iodine and tyrosine in the plan
- People whose practitioner has measured iodine intake and wants it covered
- Anyone who prefers one capsule over taking two separate products
- Plant-based patients, since the capsule is vegan
What Makes This Form Different
- Iodine (as potassium iodide) 225 mcg and free-form l-tyrosine 500 mg together in one size 00 vegetarian capsule
- Pure says the iodine is derived from earthen ore and the l-tyrosine is sourced from soybeans
- Pure Encapsulations: it “provides tyrosine, which interacts with iodine for thyroid hormone formation”*
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- Supports the formation of thyroid hormones*
- Promotes metabolic function*
- Enhances mitochondrial activity and enzyme synthesis*
- Provides tyrosine, which interacts with iodine for thyroid hormone formation*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Iodine is not a one-size-fits-all nutrient, so I use this with labs and a clear reason. It sits alongside the rest of the thyroid and stress picture. Adaptocrine is the companion when the stress response is the other half of the plan. Anyone who takes thyroid medication or has a thyroid concern should check with their prescribing provider before adding this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to check with my provider first?
Yes, if you take thyroid medication or have any thyroid concern. Check with your prescribing provider before adding this. Pure Encapsulations also advises checking with your health professional if you are pregnant or lactating, have a health condition or take any medication.
When do I take it?
With meals. Pure Encapsulations directs 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily, or as your practitioner directs.
Why combine iodine and tyrosine?
Both go into thyroid hormone. Pure Encapsulations says the tyrosine interacts with the iodine for thyroid hormone formation.*
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 00) vegetarian capsule contains: Iodine (as potassium iodide) 225 mcg; l-Tyrosine (free-form) 500 mg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water).
Suggested Use: 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional. 120 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*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.
