Iodine is an essential element needed by the body in minute quantities, yet its impact on physiological functions is profound. It is a key component of thyroid hormones, which regulate a multitude of metabolic processes in the body.

  Supplemental Benefits of Iodine:

Thyroid Function: Iodine is a crucial component of thyroid hormones, which are essential for the regulation of metabolism, energy production, and overall growth and development.

Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD): Iodine deficiency can lead to various health issues, including goiter, hypothyroidism, and developmental issues. Iodine supplementation helps prevent these disorders.

Pregnancy and Fetal Development: Adequate iodine is vital during pregnancy for proper fetal brain development. Iodine supplements are often recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Radioactive Iodine Exposure: In the event of a nuclear accident or exposure to radioactive iodine, potassium iodide supplements may be used to saturate the thyroid gland and reduce the risk of absorbing radioactive iodine.

Treating infections:  Iodine can be used topically in a liquid form to help treat and prevent infections. It works by killing bacteria in and around mild cuts and scrapes.  Topical iodine should not be used on newborn babies. It should also not be used for deep cuts, animal bites, or burns.

  Forms and dosage:

Povidone Iodine is a chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone or PVP) and elemental iodine. It is a widely used antiseptic and disinfectant with broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Povidone iodine is commonly known by brand names such as Betadine. It is for topical use only!!

Potassium Iodide is a chemical compound composed of potassium and iodine. It has various applications, including its use as a nutritional supplement, in medical settings, and in emergency preparedness.

Nascent Iodine is a consumable iodine when it’s in an atomic form. This means that as a nutritional supplement, nascent iodine provides the ideal amount of iodine to the body that can be absorbed rapidly.

Lugol’s Solution, also known as Lugol’s iodine, is an iodine-potassium iodide complex in water. Lugol’s Solution typically contains 2% iodine, potassium iodide and distilled water

.Daily dose: 100 – 2000 mcg.  (1 drop of 2% lugol`s iodine = aprox. 1000mcg of iodine and 1500mcg of potassium iodide)