Zinc

Form used in ThyroLove

Zinc bisglycinate chelate (30 mg)

Why it’s in ThyroLove

Zinc is one of the most important minerals for thyroid and immune health and unfortunately, most multivitamins simply don’t include enough of it. The form we use, zinc bisglycinate chelate, is bound to the amino acid glycine, which makes it highly absorbable and gentle on the stomach. We included a therapeutic dose of 30 mg which is much more than the typical 8 mg found in basic supplements, because that’s what it takes to make a real impact in people with Hashimoto’s. It also supports gut healing, skin health, and immune balance, all of which are often compromised in thyroid conditions.

The Science

• Low zinc levels are commonly seen in hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroid conditions, and deficiency may contribute to symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, and poor wound healing.
  Study: PMC10385100

• Zinc plays a key role in the conversion of T4 to T3, the active thyroid hormone. Without enough zinc, this conversion can slow down, leading to symptoms of low thyroid even when T4 levels appear normal.
  

• Zinc supports immune regulation, and when zinc levels are restored, immune function improves and that can also positively affect thyroid health.

• The bisglycinate chelate form is shown to have better absorption than other types of zinc, especially in people with digestive issues or compromised gut function.
  Study: PubMed 24259556