Today the focus of our product review is A.Vogel’s Thyroid Support. This dietary supplement product is meant to be used to promote the healthy functioning of your thyroid gland. This manufacturer claims that their supplement can help to prevent iodine deficiency. It not directed for use if you suffer from hyperthyroidism.
Ingredients
- Iodine (from Kelp) (50 mcg)
Other ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, pre-gelatinized starch, corn starch, soy polysaccharide, magnesium stearate.
Marine kelp is a great source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, and essential minerals such as zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper and calcium. Iodine (a trace mineral) is important for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. This product is not suitable for vegetarians since the capsules contain gelatin, nor if you are allergic to soy. The following ingredients are missing from this supplement and could be beneficial if present; selenium, magnesium, molybdenum, l-tyrosine, bladderwrack.
Dosage
Take one tablet three times per day with water. The manufacturer does not specify the preferred time of day to take this supplement.
Possible Side Effects
Consult your healthcare practitioner for the right dosage before use especially if you are pregnant, or nursing. Do not use if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if you have hyperthyroidism.
Price
If you live in Canada, you can purchase a 150-capsule bottle directly from the manufacturer for $17.99. There are no additional first time customer incentives or bulk order discounts offered by the manufacturer. For US customers, you will need to find a third party vendor. We did not find this supplement available for sale on Amazon.
Guarantee
We were unable to find information about a manufacturer’s guarantee or return policy.
Conclusion of Our A.Vogel Thyroid Support Review
There were several positive elements to this supplement. It is free from sugar, gluten, and lactose. We liked that the manufacturer took the effort to supply helpful information about who this supplement is directed at, and gives clear dosage instructions. In terms of ingredients, this formula contains one of the key ingredients known to ensure the healthy functioning of the thyroid – kelp. At $17.99 for a 150 capsule/50 day supply bottle, this product is good value for money. We do also have some concerns however. The following ingredients are lacking from this supplement and could be beneficial if present; selenium, magnesium, molybdenum, l-tyrosine, bladderwrack. In terms of dosage, the manufacturer does not specify the preferred time of day to take this supplement. There is no first time buyer incentive nor bulk buying discount provided by the manufacturer. There is no guarantee nor return policy to protect your rights as a consumer. Pricewise this is a quite well priced product but it is not available for sale outside of Canada from the company website and unavailable on Amazon. We suggest that you look for an alternative supplement for your thyroid that has a reliable guarantee and return policy, with bulk buying discounts, and a broader list of beneficial ingredients.