What does “Thyroid Support” mean?
20µg+ selenium and 2mg+ zinc per serving. The two minerals that directly support thyroid hormone synthesis and T3 conversion.
The threshold
Selenium above 20µg and zinc above 2mg per serving.
Thyroid hormone production (T4) and conversion to the active form (T3) both require selenium as a cofactor. Zinc is required for thyroid receptor binding and hormone metabolism. These are the two minerals most directly relevant to thyroid function available in food data. And both are commonly depleted in hypothyroid populations.
Selenium content varies significantly based on soil conditions. USDA values represent national averages, not what's on your specific plate.
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