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The short answer · Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Take potassium iodide for thyroid-stimulating hormone. This is the one to buy.

Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
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Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

4.8· 19,906 ratings· $0.09/serving

DoseRank score87

Potassium Iodide 330 mcg (calculated) — inside the studied 150-500 mcg window

Of 2,842 products scored for Thyroid-stimulating hormone, Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 87. Potassium Iodide is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.

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Cheaper alternative$0.01 per servingNatural Factors, Liquid Kelp, 1.6 fl oz (50 ml)

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The form“Why Potassium Iodide — not Biotin or D-Biotin?”Evidence Strong evidence

Potassium Iodide is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.

  • Potassium IodideThe pick

    Strong evidence · 330 mcg (calculated)

    Inorganic iodine salt used to fortify salt and supply the thyroid; rapidly absorbed, making it a reliable source for preventing iodine deficiency.

  • Biotin

    Strong evidence · 43 mcg

    Vitamin B7 and cofactor for carboxylase enzymes in fat and amino acid metabolism; deficiency causes hair thinning and skin rash.

  • D-Biotin

    Strong evidence · 45 mcg

    The biologically active, naturally occurring stereoisomer of biotin (vitamin B7); supports fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and is the form used in virtually all supplements.

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The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”Dose fit 79

Potassium Iodide at 330 mcg (calculated) lands inside the studied 150-500 mcg window.

Potassium Iodide

Studied window 150-500 mcg · this pick 330 mcg (calculated)

The ranking“Why should I trust this pick?”Trust 95

Strong trust signals — consistently high marks from verified buyer ratings. Each product gets a DoseRank score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value. Retailer links may be affiliate links — the scoring model decides placement, never payment from a brand.

  • 2,842 products scored
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  • Evidence level: Strong · 92
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  • 6 ingredients
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The price“Can I do better than $0.09 a serving?”Value 87

$0.09 per serving — low price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.01 per serving.

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    Natural Factors, Liquid Kelp, 1.6 fl oz (50 ml)Score 87 · $0.01/serving
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    Life-flo, Liquid Iodine Plus with Potassium Iodide, Unflavored, 2 fl oz (59 ml)Score 87 · $0.02/serving
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Why not the absolute cheapest? The DoseRank score also weighs clinical strength, evidence, dose fit and trust — the very cheapest listings rarely hold up everywhere else.

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Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules ranks #1 for Thyroid-stimulating hormone with a DoseRank score of 87. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 2,842 products scored for this outcome.

Potassium Iodide is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.

Potassium Iodide at 330 mcg (calculated) lands inside the studied 150-500 mcg window. DoseRank scores this product's dose fit at 79 out of 100.

Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules works out at $0.09 per serving. $0.09 per serving — low price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.01 per serving.

No. Retailer links may be affiliate links, but rankings and placement are never paid. Every product is scored by the same public model, and the ranking is recomputed from the underlying product data rather than edited by hand.

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Other outcomes

  • Free thyroxine (Free T4)Circulating active thyroid hormone fraction.
  • Thyroid functionOverall function of the thyroid axis.

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Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

$0.09/serving · ★ 4.8 · In stock

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