Kelp Thallus

Kelp Thallus

Nature's Answer4.8 (1,185 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 100 Capsule(s) · 100 servings
Goals
$10.49 $0.10 per serving

Product analysis

60 out of 100

Kelp Thallus offers a low-cost option for people seeking kelp as an iodine source. The iodine form is not clearly characterized, making comparison with precisely specified sources harder.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality28

The kelp source does not clearly characterize the iodine compound. The additional botanical also lacks preparation details, limiting a firm comparison of ingredient quality.

Ingredient Transparency81

Both active amounts are listed, making the serving quantity easier to compare. Preparation details for Ascophyllum nodosum are missing, leaving part of the formula less clearly described.

Value For Money88

The serving offers favorable value when considered for its iodine content. A reliable value comparison is unavailable for the additional botanical.

Customer Satisfaction84

Customer feedback is strongly positive. A substantial number of ratings provides a broad base of customer feedback.

Product Focus37

The formula has a simple kelp-and-iodine focus. The available information does not describe a specific benefit clearly enough to judge its practical relevance.

Format
Capsule
Container
100 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.10
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,185 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Energy
Impact
Lower effect
A- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Iodine (Kelp)
150 mcg 74
Kelp
250 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a low cost. The amount fits the range described for daily thyroid support. The chemical form of iodine is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability34

The chemical form of iodine is unknown. The marine source has no stated organic or clean-water origin marker; seaweed can accumulate heavy metals.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The chemical form of iodine is unknown.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
The marine source has no stated organic or clean-water origin marker; seaweed can accumulate heavy metals.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The stated serving contains 150 mcg of iodine. The amount fits the range described for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
The serving provides 150 mcg of iodine. The amount fits the range described for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
At 150 mcg per serving, the amount is below the stated upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated, though its chemical form is unknown.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  2. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  3. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine