The thyroid gland influences every cell in the body and is also required for the growth and development of children. Problems with the thyroid can range from having a small goiter (enlarged gland) to thyroid cancer, with the more common thyroid problems involving unbalanced thyroid levels. A thyroid excreting too much thyroid hormone is a condition called hyperthyroidism and a thyroid not excreting enough of the thyroid hormone is a condition called hypothyroidism. Most thyroid problems can be managed well with good quality supplements found in health food stores with professional practitioners on staff such as Better Living in Toronto.
Do you have low or high thyroid function? Check out some of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in the chart below.
| Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) | Hyperthyroidism (high thyroid function) |
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Restorative Formulations offers professional strength botanicals and nutritionals that are physician formulated for clinical results and include three supplements for thyroid health. There are two supplements for hypothyroidism (low functioning thyroid) called ThyroCare and Thyroid PX and one product for hyperthyroidism (high functioning thyroid) called ThyCalm PX. Restorative Formulations is a professional brand recommended by Naturopathic doctors in Toronto as are many other lines at Better Living Health Food Store. Check out the products and their benefits in the chart below:
| Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s | Hyperthyroidism/Graves | |
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| ThyroCare | Thyroid PX | ThyCalm PX |
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– Supports metabolism- Promotes T4 to T3 conversion – Contains less iodine and is zinc free (versus Thyroid PX) – Suggested for those who don’t want or need as much iodine |
– Supports metabolism- Promotes T4 to T3 conversion – Has higher iodine levels and contains zinc (versus ThyroCare) |
– Highly concentrated herbal extract designed to help stabilize healthy thyroid function that includes bugleweed, lemon balm and blue flag along with the minerals zinc and selenium. – This formula contains high concentrations ranging from 45:1 to 100:1 ratios of the herbs. |
Always be sure to check with our professional staff on-site at our Toronto based health food store Better Living before starting any new supplements. We are available to be contacted during store hours at (416) 249-1895 and info@betterliving.co.
