The thyroid gland helps regulate oxygen uptake at the cell and therefore, plays a key role in energy, regulation of blood sugar levels and body temperature.  The following items can stress the thyroid: smoking, exposure to fluoride (in tap water, commercial tooth paste, etc.), exposure to mercury (in dental fillings, fish, etc.), exposure to other heavy metals, exposure to chemical toxins (in body care products, home cleaning products, etc.), consuming commercial soy products, insufficient natural iodine in the diet, stress from surgery, radiation treatment, radioactive iodine treatment or chronic stress.  Quantum Thyroid Complex is comprehensive nourishment for healthy thyroid function and detox.  It contains only Quantum quality nutrients, exquisitely well-grown and free of any toxic tagalongs.


What is the thyroid?

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland, located below the Adam's Apple in the neck.  This gland helps regulate oxygen uptake at the cell and therefore, plays a key role in energy, regulation of blood sugar levels and body temperature.  Two key hormones are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) which help regulate oxygen in the cells and metabolism, including healthy weight.

In the brain-thyroid loop, the hypothalamus in the brain releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) when needed to command the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).  The circulating TSH in your bloodstream is what tells the thyroid to make more thyroid hormones for release into the bloodstream.  This elegant feedback loop may be affected by poor diet, inadequate protein, lack of sufficient thyroid support nutrients, stress and toxicity.


What is the best support for the thyroid?

First, adopt a natural whole foods diet that is full of living enzymes.  Enzymes are substances that are needed for every chemical reaction that takes place in the body.  No vitamin, mineral or hormone can do any work without enzymes.  They help build our body from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.  Raw, fresh, organic fruits and vegetables are the best source of enzymes.  Avoid eating commercial produce or meat due to its high content of pesticide residues.  Pesticides act as xeno-estrogens (i.e. toxic, foreign estrogens) which can inhibit thyroid function and disturb healthy body physiology.

Adequate protein is important for thyroid function but a high protein diet (that is currently so popular) is high in phosphorus which can trigger calcium loss inducing low tissue oxygen.  This, in turn, can keep the thyroid revved too high and your body pH too low.  For high quality, organic protein, use 2 to 4 tablespoons of Lean-Body Whey Protein Blend daily.  In addition, eat a diet rich in natural fruits and vegetables to ensure an alkaline body pH, the key to the best thyroid support as well as great health.

Indian Noni (Morinda citrifolid)

• 100% low-temperature, air-dried mature Noni fruit and seed powder
• The correct species of Noni; naturally high potency
• Specially grown in the deep forests of India, 5 miles away from any road in healthy soil and fresh air; meticulously harvested by traditional herbal masters
• Supports healthy thyroid function and mood
• No solvents, fumigation or pesticides

Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosis)

• Historically used to enhance thyroid function
• Naturally rich in iodine which supports healthy thyroid function
• Supports a healthy metabolic rate helping to achieve a lean body
• Helps the body to overcome inflammation

Wild Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia)

• Native Americans called pacific yew the "chief of the forest" because of its miraculous health promoting powers, especially for building strength and endurance
• Supports optimal lung and sinus function and oxygen exchange
• Contains special phytochemicals (taxanes, paclitaxel) for immune health and healthy cell growth

Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indicd)

• Supports healthy blood sugar and blood lipids
• Supports healthy mood, appetite and fluid retention
• Contains both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber for regular bowel movements
• Contains natural vitamins, minerals and 17 amino acids to help detoxify and support liver function
• Supports a calm nervous system and healthy endocrine system

Kelp (Atlantic & Pacific) (Ascophyllum nodosuni)

• Rich in natural amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including trace minerals
• Contains an abundance of natural iodine, which is important in healthy thyroid function safer than synthetic iodine in nourishing the thyroid
• Supports the body's detoxification of heavy metals

Indian Turmeric

• Bright yellow tuber used for over 30 centuries to promote an active immune system and whole body health
• Promotes healthy liver function for adequate T3 - T4 conversion (key thyroid hormones)
• Ayurvedically grown in India
• No hybrids or pesticides
• Not fumigated or irradiated

Grade A Japanese Chlorella (Chlorella pyrenoidosa)

• World famous super food with proven thyroid and immune system support
• Given by Japanese doctors to hospitalized patients
• Rich in CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor) which helps rejuvenate cellular function
• Helps detoxify heavy metals (a thyroid stresser)
• Broken cell wall process for full assimilation
• Grown in full sunlight in ocean water
• Not grown in dark vats with tap water

Wild Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flosaquae)

• The super food for whole body rejuvenation
• Super brain and body food with an exceptional nutritional profile including all essential and semi-essential amino acids
• Low temperature, air-dried
• Not freeze-dried which breaks the glycoside bonds
• Grown in sunlight in ocean water
• Not grown in dark vats with tap water

Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantiuni)

• Supports healthy mood regulation
• Encourages healthy liver and digestive function
• Promotes healthy body weight and increased energy

Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos)

• Promotes healthy body weight and water balance
• Contains hydroquinones, flavonoids and triterpenes
• Helps the body to overcome toxic heat syndromes

Yucca Root (Yucca schidigera)

• Rich in steroidal and triterpenoid saponins
• One of nature's best blood purifiers and detoxifiers
• Supports healthy bowel eliminations and healthy blood lipids

Essential Co-Factors and Transporters

• Highly purified plant enzymes
• Free-form amino acids (rice source)