You had some questions, and now we have answers. Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Thyroid Support. If you find that a question you’re specifically curious about hasn’t been answered in this article, please feel free to reach out to customerservice@zhounutrition.com and find out more! Once you find the answer you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to help keep this Q&A up to date!
Q: Why does the label say this product contains Shellfish but also claims to be vegetarian?
A: This product contains kelp (a seaweed) but does NOT actually contain shellfish or animal products of any kind. However, the required allergen warning is present because those with shellfish allergies should use caution when consuming products containing seaweed - in this case, kelp.
Q: Could someone explain why the formula contains the cheapest version (Vitamin B (cyanocobalamin) 100mcg) instead of using Methylcobalamin?
A: Our Thyroid Support contains 150mcg of methylcobalamin.
Q: Does Thyroid Support contain synthetic hormones?
A: Thyroid Support does not include synthetic hormones.
Q: Is the L-tyrosine free form or bond peptide?
A: The L- in front of Tyrosine indicates that it is free form and not attached to other amino acids.
Q: Is this FDA approved?
A: Our manufacturing facility is FDA registered and is regularly audited to ensure that we are meeting strict Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP). The FDA doesn't approve dietary supplements since they are considered food. Only prescription drugs have to go through an approval process since they have never been introduced to the human body before.
Q: Is Thyroid Support vegan?
A: Yes, it is vegan.
Q: Is Thyroid Support vegetarian?
A: Yes, Thyroid Support is vegetarian friendly.
Q: This product lists flour does that also mean it contains gluten?
A: Rice flour is gluten free whether it comes from white or brown rice. Thyroid Support is gluten-free.
Q: Is Thyroid Support allergen free?
A: Thyroid Support is screened for Gluten, Soy, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Wheat.
Q: Thyroid Support is gluten-free, are we able to confirm if it is manufactured in a gluten free facility?
A: The product is gluten-free but it is not made in a gluten-free facility.
Q: What’s Thyroid Support’s serving size?
A: Serving size: 2 veggie capsules. Servings per container: 30.
Q: Where are these made?
A: Thyroid Support is made in our GMP and NSF certified facility in Georgia.
Q: Where is the kelp sourced from?
A: Our kelp is harvested in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Canada.
