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What this outcome means

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, is the pituitary signal used to gauge whether your thyroid is running fast, slow, or on track. On DoseRank it maps to a defined health outcome built from human studies on circulating TSH concentrations, reference-range positioning, and shifts in thyroid signaling – data sourced from open sources and specialized resources. DoseRank is not medical advice.

Who it's for

Tracking thyroid labsPeople keeping an eye on TSH numbers across repeat blood tests.
Sluggish-symptom watchersThose noticing fatigue, cold, or weight shifts tied to thyroid signaling.
Borderline readingsAdults whose results sit near the edges of the reference range.
Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as Potassium Iodide and want the dose right.

Evidence level

92Strong

Potassium Iodide – has strong public evidence. DoseRank looks at both evidence quality and formula fit. A DoseFit Score of 79 means this product's ingredient forms and doses are close to what was used in the studies behind this ranking - DoseRank weights each product ingredient.

Best ingredients

Potassium Iodide is the best supported ingredient signal for this outcome.

Dose matchedDoseFit 79

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: Potassium Iodide 330 mcg (calculated) vs 150-500 mcg.

ProcessedProcessedEvery product DoseRank ingested and scored for this outcome, before any availability or relevance filtering.
3k
AvailableAvailableOf the products processed, how many are currently in stock and purchasable from a tracked retailer.
3k
IngredientsIngredientsNumber of relevant ingredients for this outcome. Each is judged on its own evidence and dose fit score.
7
BrandsBrandsNumber of unique brands represented across the ranked products for this outcome.
326
CoverageCoverageHigher is betterShare of the relevant, in-stock market DoseRank has structured data for. Higher coverage means fewer blind spots in the ranking.
100%

How to read the scores

What every metric means

Each score is 0–100. Higher is better for every metric below.
CompositeThe overall DoseRank score — a weighted blend of clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value.Higher is better
ClinicalHow strongly the formula's ingredients and doses match what clinical studies used for this outcome.Higher is better
EvidenceHow much published human research backs the formula's key ingredients for this outcome — both how many studies exist and how strong they are.Higher is better
ValueHow the price per serving compares with similar products for this outcome — 50 is the typical price, higher means better value for your money.Higher is better
TrustHow well customers rate this product, with extra weight given to ratings backed by a large number of reviews.Higher is better
PopularityHow strongly this product sells compared with the other ranked products for this outcome.Higher is better

This legend covers the scores on this page — for data sources, scoring weights, and limits, read the full methodology →

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Questions

Frequently asked

Each product gets a composite score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value. The #1 on the DoseRank tab has the highest composite; the other tabs re-rank the same products by Value, Trust, or Popularity. Placement is never paid.

No. Dose-fit rewards landing inside the range studied for the outcome — over-dosing (common with melatonin) or under-dosing both lower the score. The goal is the effective dose, not the biggest number.

The Value score compares a product's price per serving with clinically relevant products ranked for the same outcome. A score of 50 is the typical price; above 50 means better value than typical, while below 50 means the product costs more than typical. It is a 0–100 value signal, not a percentile.

Cost is only one input. The cheapest pick here is a citrate form with weaker absorption and a stock-risk flag, so it leads on Value-for-cost but trails on the composite that also weighs evidence, dose fit and availability.

Retailer links may be affiliate links and DoseRank may earn a commission. Rankings and placement are determined by the scoring model only — never by payment from a brand.

No. DoseRank summarizes evidence to help you choose; it is not a substitute for a clinician, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or managing a health condition.

DoseRank is not medical advice. Scores summarize publicly available product and study data to help you compare options; they are not a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult a qualified clinician before starting any supplement. Retailer links may be affiliate links and DoseRank may earn a commission — rankings and placement are determined by the scoring model only, never by payment from a brand. Statements about supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Relevant ingredients

Which ingredient types matter for thyroid-stimulating hormoneOpen to see which ingredient types matter for thyroid-stimulating hormone

4.2k products across 3 ingredient types — open to filter the ranking.
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Vitamins

2.5k products

Essential micronutrients the body can't make in sufficient amounts. Fat-soluble ones (A, D, E, K) store up; water-soluble ones need regular topping-up.

Typical: ,

Minerals & Trace Elements

1.6k products

Inorganic nutrients from calcium to zinc. The chemical form drives absorption – chelates and citrates usually beat cheap oxides.

Typical:

Botanicals/Herbal Extracts

102 products

Concentrated plant and herbal extracts standardized to actives. Potency depends on the extract ratio and marker content, not raw weight.

Typical: ,

Top decision cards

Best products for thyroid-stimulating hormone

Ranking by · Composite outcome score

Best overall — the composite outcome score.

Top pick · DoseRank

Why this ranks #1 for thyroid-stimulating hormone

#1

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

Life Extension$0.09 / serving4.8 · 19,822Available now
Also helps withIodine statusThyroid function

Why this ranks here

  • Evidence fitPotassium Iodide is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
  • Dose fitPotassium Iodide at 330 mcg (calculated) lands inside the studied 150-500 mcg window.
  • Price / serving$0.09 per serving — low price tier for this outcome.
  • AvailabilityIn stock across major retailers; 99% availability confidence.
  • TrustStrong trust signals — consistently high marks from verified buyer ratings.

The numbers

87
89
79
86

330 mcg (calculated)In rangeinside the studied 150-500 mcg window
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The rest of the ranking · DoseRank

Top 10 ranked products
#ProductPrice
2

Life-flo, Liquid Iodine Plus with Potassium Iodide, Unflavored, 2 fl oz (59 ml)

Life-flo
Clinical88Dose fit67Popularity99$0.02/ serving
3

Natural Factors, Liquid Kelp, 800 mcg, 1.6 fl oz (50 ml)

Natural Factors
Clinical89Dose fit83Popularity68$0.01/ serving
4

NOW Foods, Potassium Plus Iodine, 180 Tablets

NOW Foods
Clinical88Dose fit72Popularity89$0.05/ serving
5

Eidon Ionic Minerals, Iodine, Liquid Concentrate, 2 oz (60 ml)

Eidon Ionic Minerals
Clinical88Dose fit72Popularity84$0.04/ serving
6

21st Century, Sentry, Adults Multivitamin & Multimineral Supplement, 300 Tablets

21st Century
Clinical88Dose fit67Popularity96$0.05/ serving
7

21st Century, One Daily, Men's Health, 100 Tablets

21st Century
Clinical88Dose fit67Popularity99$0.07/ serving
8

21st Century, One Daily, Women's, 100 Tablets

21st Century
Clinical88Dose fit67Popularity99$0.07/ serving
9

21st Century, Sentry Senior, Multivitamin & Multimineral Supplement, Adults 50+, 265 Tablets

21st Century
Clinical88Dose fit67Popularity91$0.06/ serving
10

MaryRuth's, Organic Iodine Liquid Drops, Unflavored, 250 mcg, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

MaryRuth's
Clinical88Dose fit73Popularity84$0.04/ serving

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Related outcomes

Free thyroxine (Free T4)Circulating active thyroid hormone fraction.Thyroid functionOverall function of the thyroid axis.
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

DoseRank is not medical advice. Scores summarize publicly available product and study data to help you compare options; they are not a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult a qualified clinician before starting any supplement. Retailer links may be affiliate links and DoseRank may earn a commission — rankings and placement are determined by the scoring model only, never by payment from a brand. Statements about supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Metric
#1Life Extension, Sea-Iodine™, 1,000 mcg, 60 Vegetarian CapsulesLife Extension · $0.09/serving
#2Life-flo, Liquid Iodine Plus with Potassium Iodide, Unflavored, 2 fl oz (59 ml)Life-flo · $0.02/serving
#3Natural Factors, Liquid Kelp, 800 mcg, 1.6 fl oz (50 ml)Natural Factors · $0.01/serving
Composite878787
Clinical898889
Dose fit796783
Value869799
Popularity969968
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