Ortho Thyroid (90 capsules) by Protocol for Life Balance

Protocol for Life Ortho Thyroid is a complete nutritional supplement for the support of a healthy thyroid gland. Protocol for Life has combined Iodine and Tyrosine, the two integral 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 this formula contains the Ayurvedic herbal extracts from Guggul (Commiphora wightii) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to complement its nutritional support components.
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules daily, preferably in divided doses with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Amount Per Serving
Vitamin B6 … 2mg
(from pyridoxine HCI)
Folate … 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid)
Vitamin B12 … 60mcg
(as methylcobalamin)
Iodine … 225 mcg
(from potassium iodide)
Zinc … 25mg
(from L-OptiZinc – Zinc L-Methionine Complex)
Selenium … 50 mcg
(from L-Selenomethionine)
Copper … 1mg
(from Copper Amino Acid Chelate)

L-Tyrosine … 1g
(free-form)
Ashwagandha Standardized Extract … 125mg
(withania somniferia)(root)(min. 2.5% withanolides)

Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are following a low protein diet, or if you are taking dopamine, tetracyclines, antihypertensives, thyroid hormone medication, contraceptives, beta-blockers (e.g. propanolol), or calcium blockers (e.g. Diltiazem), or if you have coagulation disorders, are at risk for bleeding, or are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, or if you have hyperthyroidism, Grave’s Disease, a thyroid disorder, or a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a copper storage or metabolism disorder, such as Wilson’s disease, a history of systemic lupus erythematosus, or if you or are taking corticosteroids or cyclosporine. Discontinue use if you experience nausea, headache, fatigue, heartburn, joint pain, or if gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and/or skin rash appear.