Promoting Healthy Thyroid Function with Iodine, Bladderwrack, Guggul and Iris

Gum Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Blue Flag root (Iris versicolor) and seaweeds such as Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) are naturally occurring compounds that may aid in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Because these work via different mechanisms, they may be combined to synergistically support the thyroidparticularly in situations of thyroid hypofunction and Hashimoto’s Disease. Fucus provides iodine and upregulates iodine-processing hormones; Commiphora enhances peripheral conversion of T4 to T3; Iris provides gentle glandular stimulation and detoxification. These three herbs nourish the thyroid gland by enhancing its normal metabolic functions. Individuals with high cholesterol, slow digestion, slow metabolism, or low body temperature may benefit from the use of these herbal remedies.