ThyroSynergy® Advanced Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Each vegetarian capsule contains:

Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) concentrated extract (4:1) 65mg
Equivalent to 260mg dry whole plant
Equivalent to iodine 130μg

Selenomethionine 125μg
Equivalent to selenium 50μg

Zinc amino acid chelate 50mg
Equivalent to zinc 10mg

Thiamine hydrochloride 50mg
Equivalent to Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 39.3mg

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 50mg

Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50mg

Calcium pantothenate 100mg
Equivalent to Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 91.6mg
Equivalent to Calcium 8.4mg

Pyridoxal 5-phosphate 24.5mg
Equivalent to Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 16.8mg

Mecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin) (active Vitamin B12) 200μg

Levomefolate calcium 216.8μg
Equivalent to 5-MTHF (active folate) 200μg

Directions for use: It is recommended that adults take 1 ThyroSynergy® Advanced capsule twice daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

• You should always read the label and use only as directed.
• Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
• Nutrients such as iodine, selenium, vitamin B12 and folate are often measured in microgram (μg), not milligram amounts. 1000 micrograms = 1 milligram.
• ThyroSynergy® Advanced is made in Australia in an approved manufacturing facility according to the strict code of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• The ThyroSynergy® Advanced ingredients meet strict quality and safety benchmarks.
• Manufactured by Wellness Coaching Pty Ltd. A 100% Australian owned company.

In November 2016 two changes were made to the ThyroSynergy® formula. The advanced formula supplies L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) and methyl B12 to support healthy gene expression. This is good news if you have been diagnosed with the MTHFR gene variant.

The changes in more detail:

ThyroSynergy® Advanced was formulated by Louise O’Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach. Louise is the Managing Director of Wellness Coaching Pty Ltd who manufacturers and distributes ThyroSynergy® Advanced.

The standard recommendation is that adults take 1 ThyroSynergy® Advanced capsule twice daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. You may find taking 1 capsule at breakfast, and 1 capsule at lunch works best. You should always read the label and use only as directed.

μg is the symbol for micrograms. (1000 micrograms equal 1 milligram). Nutrients such as iodine, selenium, vitamin B12 and folinic acid are often measured in trace, or microgram amounts.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced has been specially formulated to aid thyroid health.

The key ingredient in ThyroSynergy® Advanced is Bladderwrack. This herb is traditionally used to maintain healthy thyroid function. In addition, Bladderwrack is a source of iodine which is an essential nutrient required for proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Iodine is essential for production of the thyroid hormones which regulate many of the body’s metabolic processes.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced also supplies zinc and selenium to assist healthy thyroid activity. These minerals provide nutritional support to aid conversion of thyroxine (T4) to its more active form triiodothyronine (T3).

ThyroSynergy® Advanced also supplies B complex vitamins to help relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. This includes thiamine hydrochloride (B1), riboflavin (B2), nicotinamide (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxal 5-phosphate (B6), methylcobalamin (B12) and 5-MTHF (active folate).

Iodine is generally considered safe when taken as recommended. In Australia the amount of iodine contained in nutritional supplements is closely regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The TGA guidelines state the recommended daily intake from an iodine supplement must not exceed 300 micrograms per day.

You can feel confident that ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies a recommended amount of iodine. When taken as recommended ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies 260 micrograms of iodine per day.

If you are researching products available on US websites it is important to know that these products are not regulated by the TGA and can contain iodine well above what is recommended here in Australia.

During periods of stress there can be an increased demand for a range of nutrients, especially B vitamins. B vitamins support cellular energy production, and help relieve nervous tension.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies a comprehensive range of B vitamins to help you get the most out of each day. This includes thiamine hydrochloride (B1), riboflavin (B2), nicotinamide (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxal 5-phosphate (B6), methylcobalamin (B12) and 5-MTHF (active folate).

ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains nutrients in the quantities that are generally considered safe. It provides comprehensive nutritional support to assist healthy production of thyroid hormones. This can make a difference to overall feelings of health and vitality.

If you have any questions about the suitability of ThyroSynergy® Advanced you should consult with your healthcare practitioner. They are best suited to make recommendations based on your personal health circumstances.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains riboflavin, or vitamin B2. This B vitamin contains water soluble yellow pigments. In fact, the name riboflavin is derived from flavin, the Latin word for yellow. As your body uses vitamin B2 small amounts of yellow coloured compounds are released into your urine for excretion. This turns your urine yellow. It’s perfectly normal, and does not indicate you are taking excess amounts of vitamin B2.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies methylcobalamin, an active form of vitamin B12 which may assist in the management of a dietary vitamin B12 deficiency.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) which is the biologically active form of folate.

• 5-MTHF is an alternative supplemental form of folic acid that does not require enzymatic conversion before it can be utilised by the body.
• Each capsule supplies 200μg of 5-MTHF. When taken as directed ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies 400μg of active folate daily.
  

The standard recommendation is that adults take 1 ThyroSynergy® Advanced capsule twice daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. You should always read the label and use only as directed.

Please consult with your medical practitioner regarding the use of ThyroSynergy® Advanced when you are taking any type of prescribed thyroid medication.  Your medical practitioner is best suited to assess the suitability of ThyroSynergy® Advanced when you are taking prescribed thyroid medication.

It’s important to note that ThyroSynergy® Advanced should not be considered a replacement for your prescribed thyroid medication.

Please consult your medical practitioner with questions regarding the suitability of ThyroSynergy® Advanced when you are taking a prescribed thyroid medication. Your medical practitioner is best suited to assess suitability as they can take into account your medical history, and your current thyroid blood test results.

It’s important to note that ThyroSynergy® Advanced should not be considered a replacement for your prescribed thyroid medication.

In Australia the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC) use current scientific evidence to provide guidelines on the recommended intake of nutrients. They also provide information on the maximum safe upper level of intake for nutrients.

The NHRMC have set the upper level of intake for iodine at 1,100 micrograms per day for adults. This recommendation is based on currently available scientific knowledge.

Iodine supplements are generally considered safe when taken as recommended. Iodine is a mineral that is often only required in trace, or microgram amounts to support thyroid hormone activity.

> > Click here to read the article “How Much Iodine Is Safe To Take Daily?”

Here in Australia nutrient intake is governed by the National Health + Medical Research Council.

The NHMRC have set the recommended intake of iodine at 220 micrograms per day during pregnancy. For breastfeeding women it’s set at 270 micrograms per day.

If you have a diagnosed thyroid disorder please consult your healthcare practitioner. Your healthcare practitioner is best suited to assess the suitability of ThyroSynergy® Advanced for you. For professional reasons I am not able to provide specific health advice.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced is not usually recommended when you have an over active thyroid as it contains iodine.

If you have been diagnosed with an hyperthyroid disorder it’s likely you have already been advised NOT to take any type of iodine supplement, or consume foods high in iodine.

For specific advice please consult your medical practitioner. They are best suited to make a recommendation based on your personal health circumstances.

Yes, ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains a carefully formulated range of nutrients to aid thyroid health for both men and women.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies nutrients that are generally considered safe when taken as recommended. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you have specific questions about the suitability of ThyroSynergy® Advanced. Your healthcare practitioner can provide advice based on your personal health circumstances. Your healthcare practitioner should also be consulted before taking a new nutritional supplement when you are taking a prescribed thyroid medication.

Please note: ThyroSynergy® Advanced is not usually recommended for those with a diagnosed over active thyroid disorder.

L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), the active form of folate, is generally recognised as safe when taken as recommended. However, taking a high amount may cause side effects in some individuals. For example; you may see supplements advertised on US websites that supply up to 5mg of 5-MTHF. 5mg is the equivalent of 5,000µg which is considered a high dose. In Australia, nutritional supplements are not permitted to recommend more than 500µg of 5-MTHF per daily dose. You will see ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies 400µg of 5-MTHF when taken as recommended.

One of the biggest differences between ThyroSynergy® Advanced and thyroid health supplements available on US websites is the amount of iodine it contains.

In Australia the amount of iodine contained in supplements is closely regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The TGA guidelines state the recommended daily amount of iodine must not exceed 300 micrograms per day. Taking high amounts of iodine well above the upper tolerable limit is not wise unless you are doing it under close supervision with your healthcare practitioner.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains 130 micrograms of iodine per capsule. When taken as directed ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies 260 micrograms of iodine daily.

Products available on international websites are not regulated by the TGA and can therefore recommend iodine well above what is considered safe here in Australia. The TGA advises Australian consumers to be wary of ordering nutritional products over the internet.

The Bladderwrack featured in ThyroSynergy® Advanced is cultivated from the wild along the shores of southern France. This sustainably sourced Bladderwrack meets strict quality assurance (QA) checks for purity and potency at every step of the manufacturing process.

The QA steps include botanical identity, heavy metals, and microbiology testing. This specialty Bladderwrack ingredient complies with both stringent European Pharmacopoeia, and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) quality standards.

As part of the quality assurance process the Bladderwrack is standardised to contain a set amount of iodine. This ensures each vegetarian capsule supplies 130 micrograms of iodine as stated on the label.

One ThyroSynergy® Advanced capsule supplies selenomethionine 125μg which is the equivalent of 50μg of selenium.

Each bottle of ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains 60 vegetarian capsules. When taken as recommended one bottle is a 1 month supply.

The expiry date is 31 January 2019.

Vegetarian capsules are made from plant cellulose making them suitable for vegans, vegetarians, or those who choose to avoid consuming animal-derived gelatin capsules.

The biggest difference between gelatin and vegetarian capsules is that vegetarian capsules do not contain any animal derived ingredients.

More and more consumers are seeking clean-label products that don’t use animal derived ingredients. Vegetarian capsules offer an ethical, and healthy alternative to gelatin capsules. Gelatin, a common material used to produce capsules, is sourced from the connective tissue of cows (bovine), or pigs (porcine). Supplement companies often opt to use gelatin capsules as they are cheaper.

Nutritional products made using vegetarian capsules, sometimes referred to as Vcaps®, are made from plant cellulose. This makes these capsules the ideal alternative for vegans, vegetarians, or those who choose to avoid taking gelatin capsules.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced is formulated using Vcap® vegetarian capsules. These capsules are non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free, and preservative-free. The cellulose is derived from the white pine.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced features a comprehensive range of B vitamins which may help relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. This includes pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which may assist adrenal function during times of stress. The adrenal glands release stress related hormones in response to mental and emotional tension.

Nutritional supplements may contain the standard form of vitamin B6 known as pyridoxine hydrochloride, or pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P). P5P is the metabolically active form of vitamin B6. ThyroSynergy® Advanced supplies 24.5mg of P5P along with other B-group vitamins.

Scientific studies have not been performed on ThyroSynergy® Advanced in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for advice on essential nutrients for a healthy conception, and pregnancy.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced provides nutrients that may assist thyroid hormone production to support healthy metabolism.

For specific health advice regarding weight loss please consult your healthcare practitioner who can guide you on implementing a well balanced calorie controlled diet, and appropriate exercise program.

The thyroid hormones regulate many of the body’s metabolic processes, including regulating the natural growth and shedding cycles of hair. Therefore, a decline in thyroid hormone activity can trigger hair loss from all over the scalp.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced is specially formulated to aid thyroid health. This may indirectly assist hair health.

For specific advice regarding thyroid hair loss please consult your healthcare practitioner.

There are two reason why tyrosine is not included in the ThyroSynergy® Advanced formula.

Firstly, tyrosine supplements are best taken away from meals as tyrosine is best absorped when taken on an empty stomach. In fact, this amino acid is very poorly absorbed when taken with food.

As ThyroSynergy® Advanced is recommended with meals there would have been limited benefits from having tyrosine in the formula.

Secondly, tyrosine has the potential to interact with a variety of prescribed medications. This nutrient was not added to the formula to avoid issues with potential contraindications with commonly prescribed medications.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced does not contain copper as it’s rare to be truly deficient in copper. Furthermore, copper blocks zinc, a key nutrient to support thyroid health.

You can purchase ThyroSynergy® Advanced from health food stores, natural health clinics, and selected pharmacies across Australia. Please click here to find a local stockist.

ThyroSynergy® is also available to order here today with low cost shipping. Please go to the order page to find out more. Your order is normally sent the same day when you order before 4pm Monday – Friday.

The RRP is $49.50 per bottle. Each bottle has 60 vegetarian capsules. When taken as recommended this represents a one month supply.

No. ThyroSynergy® Advanced is available to purchase from health food stores, selected pharmacies and natural health clinics across Australia. Here is an up to date list of stockists by region.

Orders are normally sent the same business day when you order before 4pm Monday – Friday. Your order is sent using a red Parcel Post satchel. Australia Post advises delivery of these Parcel Post satchels to metropolitan areas usually takes up to 2 days. If you are in a regional area delivery may take 3-6 days, or longer during peak times such as Christmas.

Payments on the ThyroSynergy® website are processed by PayPal® using your debit card, credit card, bank account, or PayPal® balance.

The PayPal® service is provided by PayPal Australia Pty Limited (ABN 93 111 195 389) which holds Australian Financial Services Licence number 304962.

Yes. We appreciate your business and respect your privacy. You can view our privacy policy here.

You don’t need a PayPal® account. You can pay via PayPal® using your credit card or debit card without creating an account.

You can also ring customer service 07 3854 2316 to pay by credit card directly.

You can use your credit card to make a payment via PayPal. You can also order directly using your credit card. Please ring customer service 07 3854 2316.

If you need to change your delivery address, or wish to cancel your order please phone 07 3854 2316 or contact me as quickly as possible. We will amend or cancel your order.

We are confident in the quality of our products and therefore offer a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not totally delighted with your purchase you can request a refund.

To request a refund please use our contact form or ring Customer Service on 07 3854 2316.

• The 30 day money back guarantee period is calculated from the date of purchase.
• We refund the purchase price less the postage + handling fee.
• Refunds are processed through PayPal®, or your credit card account. We credit the account that was used to make the purchase.
• The 30 day money back guarantee covers a purchase made via PayPal® or a credit card through checkout. It also covers a purchase made directly using a credit card.
• It would be greatly appreciated if the goods could be returned to us for inspection. This includes any capsules not used.
• If you do request a refund we would like to know why. All feedback is important and your comments do help us improve our customer service standards.
• We do not give customers a hard time, or quibble about refunds. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase.
• The customer pays for return postage.

Product returns are to be sent to:

Wellness Coaching Pty Ltd
91 Commercial Road,
Tenneriffe QLD 4005

Sorry, international orders are not accepted as ThyroSynergy® Advanced is available exclusively within Australia.

We charge a low cost postage + handling fee of $4.95 for all orders.

Your order is sent using the Australia Post Parcel Post service. Please ring customer service on 07 3854 2316 if you need to speak to us regarding delivery of your order.

Yes, ThyroSynergy® Advanced is made in Australia. You can feel confident we use only the best quality raw ingredients to ensure the purity and potency of every bottle.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced is manufactured according to strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).  Good Manufacturing Practice describes a set of principles and procedures that when followed helps ensure that therapeutic goods are of high quality. A basic tenet of GMP is that each product batch is made to the highest standards during all stages of the manufacturing process.

A minimal amount of excipients are used in ThyroSynergy® Advanced. Excipients are important to maintain quality, and efficacy. For example, excipients help safeguard stability so each capsule is effective when taken. They also help ensure release of the active ingredients in the body within thirty minutes.

In Australia, the types of excipients that are permitted in complementary medicines is tightly regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains excipients that are approved for use by the TGA.

In Australia health products are strictly regulated to ensure consumer safety. They must be approved for safety, and quality before they can be legally supplied within Australia. ThyroSynergy® Advanced is approved for sale, and the approval number is AUST L279282.

In Australia, manufacturers of nutritional supplements must comply with strict standards set by the code of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). GMP, a term used internationally, is a system for ensuring products are consistently produced to the highest standard. GMP covers all aspects of production, from the starting raw materials, premises and equipment, to the training and personal hygiene of staff.

In addition, a complementary medicine should be manufactured in a TGA licensed manufacturing facility. It is an infringement carrying heavy penalties to manufacture complementary medicine without a licence.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced is made in Australia in a TGA approve facility that manufactures complementary medicines according to strict GMP codes.

In Australia nutritional supplements are strictly regulated for safety and quality to ensure consumer safety.

There are guidelines on what active ingredients, even the type of excipients that can be included in a nutritional product. The health claims for the product are also evaluated and approved before market release.

When a nutritional product is approved for sale it is entered into the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). This is large database lists all Australian approved nutritional products. Each product is given a unique approval number.

You will see the AUST L or AUST R on the front label of a nutritional product. ThyroSynergy® Advanced is listed in the ARTG  with the unique AUST L number 279282.

When you see the AUST L number displayed on the front label it lets you know the product meets the required Australian safety and quality standards.

ThyroSynergy® Advanced contains minimal excipients. Although excipients do not add nutritional benefits, they are necessary to maintain the integrity, and efficacy of the product. For example; excipients help maintain the structure and stability of the product so it’s effective when taken. They also ensure the active ingredients are released within a 30 minutes of taking the capsule.

Most of all, ThyroSynergy® Advanced is formulated with vegetarian capsules. When compared to tablets, it’s generally accepted capsules contain less excipients. As an example, tablets require binding agents to hold the ingredients together.

We use excipients approved for use in Australian complementary medicines. In Australia, the quality and safety of all excipients is closely regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Excipients can only be used if they are safe and non-toxic.

Once a product is approved by the TGA the active ingredients, and excipients must remain the same. This is the case with ThyroSynergy® Advanced. If you would like to know exactly which excipients are used please get in touch.