Weight Loss and Thyroid Health
Thyromine – Weight Loss and Thyroid Health, Are They Connected?
Review Summary
There are many factors that go into weight loss, ranging from thermogenesis to managing issues like hunger and blood sugar levels. However, the endocrine system plays a vital role in human health, in weight gain and in weight loss. Perhaps no gland is more associated with weight issues than the thyroid gland, because some individuals do tend to hold onto weight due to a sluggish thyroid.
Thyromine is a new holistic supplement that is advertised as being an effective alternative to prescription thyroid enhancing medications. These kinds of supplements are most often used to augment weight loss, but they are not always the most effective route. Let’s take a look to see if this new addition to the market is effective.
Ingredients at a Glance
This product contains the following ingredients: Tyrosine, Guglipid, Nori, Iodine and Thyroid Powder extracted from a Bovine source (cows).
Ingredients in Focus
This supplement contains a variety of extracts that are commonly found in products geared toward increasing thyroid function. Tyrosine is actually a precursor to thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, which is why it is used in this formula. While it may be logical to assume that it will have some affect on thyroid function, studies that support this point of view are sparse.
Thyromine also contains Nori, which contains lots of vitamins and Iodine. This formula also contains a lot of Iodine on its own. This is due to the fact that low levels of Iodine can play a role in reduced thyroid function. However, what developers fail to mention is that Iodine induced thyroid failure is no longer a concern in industrial nations, due to the fact that Iodine is added in to many of the foods and condiments we eat.
Lifestyle
The fact that this product contains Thyroid Powder from cows may be concerning for consumers who are either vegetarians or who are concerned about diseases like mad cow disease. We usually suggest checking the sources of these kinds of elements, but Thyromine’s developer was not forthcoming with this information about whether or not such processes had been done, which was concerning. Also, there is no indication that this extract can actually increase human thyroid function.
Positives
· Currently consumers may be able to get two free bottle with their first order
· Informative website, but it does not provide all necessary details
Negatives
· Increasing thyroid function is not guaranteed to increase weight loss
· Does not contains proven weight loss agents
· Studies are not posted on this site
· Bovine Thyroid Powder is concerning to many consumers
· Added Iodine may be more harm than good
Final Thoughts
Some individuals really have thyroid problems that make them gain weight, but most people don’t, and for those of us who have normal thyroid function, these kinds of formulas will do little to augment weight loss. Also, the extracts used in Thyromine have not been shown to be particularly effective in augmenting thyroid function, and some consumers have expressed concerns about using products, like this one, which contain bovine based Thyroid Powder.
However, we suggest getting some additional information about this product, and thyroid function before making a decision. There are actually a few comprehensive articles posted on other websites that we recommend checking out. The links to these sites are posted below to make finding the articles easier.