Thompson’s Kelp 1400 is a one a day potent dose enabling greater:• Convenience • Compliance • Cost effectiveness Thompson’s ensure that the dried raw herb is thoroughly screened for pesticide residues, heavy metals, a.atoxin and micro-organism contamination prior to extraction. Thompson’s have used a specific variety of Kelp called Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) which is naturally high in a variety of trace minerals and is one of the best natural sources of Iodine. Iodine is a trace mineral that is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones tyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 are essential for the regulation of the body’s basal metabolic rate and cellular energy. The average NZ diet is low in this important trace mineral.
Each capsule contains:
Fucus vesiculosus (Kelp) whole dry plant…………1400mg
Equiv. concentrated extract (5:1)……..………...280mg
Providing elemental Iodine…………………………………280mcg
Adults – take 1 tablet daily (with food) or as professionally prescribed
As a rich source of Iodine, Kelp can have a powerful effect on the thyroid gland and, thus, on metabolism. Bladderwrack’s may assist in the following: underactive thyroid; weight management (in case of thyroid dysfunction); bowel irregularities; and digestion difficulties.