Zhou Thyroid Support - Thyroid Supplement for Women & Men with Zinc, Iodine, & Selenium, Metabolic Health Thyroid Complex with Ashwagandha, Kelp - 60 Veggie Capsules (Pack of 1)

I ordered this product because I was desperate to find something that would help me get back to my old self - the one who wasn't fuzzy headed and exhausted all the time. Thyroid issues run in my family and it's very difficult to get a doctor to correctly diagnose hypothyroidism or Hashimotos using the World Health criteria vs. the US criteria, which leaves a lot of people with thyroid symptoms without the correct diagnosis and struggling. Several doctors have offered me anti-depressants except I'm tired with no energy and fuzzy headed, but not clinically depressed so what's the point of taking something that isn't going to address the actual potential cause? I've been taking this product for just about 4 weeks now, and here's what I've noticed:My first week in, I noticed I woke easier in the mornings. For someone whose normal morning mode is a complete inability to think or do much of anything until they've drank coffee for a good hour, that was interesting. I still need my coffee, but I'm clearer headed upon waking than I have been in years. By the end of my first week, I noticed my quality of sleep had improved and I actually felt like I was getting sleep, vs waking up feeling like I hadn't slept at all.My second week I noticed a change in my energy levels during the day. I was struggling with an afternoon slump every day at work where I would fight not falling asleep at my desk. It was literally every single day that this was happening. It occurred to me during my 2nd week that my energy levels were sustained during the day, and I wasn't nodding off. First I attributed it to how busy I was, but it's continued and I've been able to get through the day without that extreme exhaustion, save for 2 days right before my cycle started, but even that was not as bad as it normally is.My third week in, and my husband has commented how much more engaged I am when I get home from work, where I used to be so exhausted I couldn't think straight, let alone hold a decent conversation. I also noticed there's far less hair fall out when showering and styling my hair, and my nails which were heavily ridged are starting to smooth out. My energy levels remain at an even level, and I'm finding it easier to focus during the day without being so fuzzy headed that I have to stop and re-think what I'm doing. This is huge since my job is very demanding and requires being able to bounce between multiple major projects with frequent interruptions constantly.My fourth week I'm holding steady with my energy levels, sleeping better and waking easier than I have in years. I can have normal conversations with my husband after work, and I've been able to take on more home projects that I wanted to do but just couldn't get up the energy for. My metabolism had previously slowed to a crawl - I was able to jump start that by following the Ketogenic diet and while that was great for dropping the weight, I also know me, and I'm bad to stick with a diet for any length of time. I'm not strictly following the Keto meal plan any longer, but remarkably, I'm also not packing back on the pounds like I feared I would when I went off the rails. Mind you, I'm not eating a ton of processed foods or junk, and it's easy for me to say no to bread, so that helps, but still...this is the stage where my metabolism would have reverted back and I'd have seen a weight increase of 5 pounds by now. Nope, still maintaining my weight.As with any supplement, I'm leery of it's claimed effects and I was really hesitant to try this but desperation won out. Now I'm kicking myself for not trying this sooner. I'm hopeful that over time I'll see even more energy and benefits since it seems like the effects accumulate bit by bit, at least for me. I will absolutely continue using this supplement since the difference has been night and day for me and I cannot imagine going back to how I felt before this.UPDATE 11-16-2017I am still using the Thyroid Support Complex and am STUNNED by it's effectiveness. I'm still reaping all the benefits, clearer thinking, stabilized energy through out the day, better sleep, no weight gain (and I realize this is not a weight loss product, but anyone with thyroid issues knows that weight gain and losing weight is a huge problem with a sluggish thyroid) - all in all, my life has improved tremendously. Hair fall out has decreased significantly and my hair is starting to feel thicker again, the nail ridges are almost completely gone, and my tolerance to cold has improved immeasurably. (normally I'm constantly cold) Another surprising (but really awesome) benefit has been the return of my libido, which thrills my husband to no end. I don't see myself ever stopping this supplement, it has given me back my life.

great product really helps

I’ve been going through an energy drain for years. I’ve been tested multiple times for possible illnesses but each time my doctors tell me all is normal and specifically nothing wrong with my thyroid, though it seems I have almost all the symptoms of an under active one. It gets worse every year but every test shows normal levels of everything. My energy and metabolism boosting vitamins recently underwent a formula change and I’ve been desperate to find something to give me the energy needed to get through the work day. I tried new vitamins, ginseng, acupuncture, an new herbal booster that was highly recommended, but nothing changed. Based on the reviews, I decided to try this, but based on my history, I stayed skeptical. I felt nothing on days 1 or 2. On day 3, I experienced only a very slight energy improvement. On day 4, it kicked in and every day since, I’ve been seeing more improvement. I used to need a full cup of coffee, 12-16oz of diet coke and 3 mugs of green tea throughout the day in order to just complete an 8-hr shift. I’m only on day 8, but I no longer need this amount of caffeine. ½ cup of coffee seems to be enough. I continue to drink tea for the health benefits but don’t feel the slump if I skip the tea. It’s so nice not to have that urgent need for caffeine. I’m sleeping really well and am fully alert in the mornings even before my coffee. I’m more active in the evenings so walking my dogs has become fun again and after the walks, I find myself cleaning, vacuuming and just naturally finding things to do to keep my body moving. Nothing dramatic, but I’m not just poured out on the couch in front of the TV like I was just a couple of weeks ago. I don’t feel that caffeine high, but I’m able to focus on my work whereas before I was struggling to stay focused and was starting to miss deadlines because I just didn’t want to deal with things. I’ve also notice an improvement with my mood. Not super giggly happy but just a general feeling of well being. I take one pill in the morning with food and another at mid-afternoon. It’s only been a week so I’ll update this post when I’m a little further along.