You May Not Be Getting Enough Iodine from Your Food
Iodine is a trace chemical element found in the body that is important but often overlooked. It is not produced naturally by the body and had to be obtained from an iodine rich diet (which is difficult today) or from iodine supplements.
Unfortunately there is very little iodine found in foods today (unless it has been added during processing). The use of chemicals and pesticides on farming soil strip the soil of iodine, ultimately depleting the amounts in the crops grown in them.
Other reasons people do not get as much iodine from their food these days is the fluoridation of drinking water and the addition of soy (oil) in many processed foods. Fluoride and soy interfere with the body's ability to absorb iodine.
Iodine plays an important role in the body, and supplementing is a simple way to make sure you are getting enough.
Why is Iodine Important?
- An essential trace element vital for normal growth and development
- Supports healthy function of your thyroid glands
- Helps support bone and brain development
- May help support healthy base metabolic rate of the body
- Aids your body's normal detoxification processes
- May help your body utilize other minerals like calcium and silicon
- Helps support optimal energy levels
- Helps maintain healthy skin, teeth, and hair
Why Dr. Mercola's Brand?
- Always maintains the highest level of purity and potency
- Uses liposomal capsulation technique that keeps the product inside fresh and at its highest quality
- Uses potassium iodide, a stable form of iodine that is better absorbed by the body
Recommended Dosage
1 capsule (1.5 mg) per day maintains a healthy iodine level. If you feel you are low in iodine consult with a doctor. There are specific tests that your doctor can do to determine how deficient you are and if you need to be taking a higher dose.
