Supplement
Iodine
An essential trace element needed to make thyroid hormones.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 56/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
A trace mineral obtained from food (especially seaweed and iodized salt) that the thyroid gland uses to make thyroid hormones.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Supports normal thyroid hormone production
- Available through common foods like seaweed and iodized salt
- May support thyroid-related conditions when deficiency is confirmed
🥄 How to use it
Get iodine from dietary sources such as iodized salt, seaweed, or seafood, or take a supplement as directed on the product label. A skin-painting absorption test should only be done under guidance, as skin absorption is unreliable and not a diagnostic substitute.
How much: 150 mcg daily for most adults (RDA); do not exceed the label dose without medical guidance
Why it works: Thyroid hormone (thyroxine) is built largely from iodine, so adequate iodine intake is essential for normal thyroid function.
⚠️ Cautions
- Iodine must never be swallowed in its concentrated tincture form — it is poisonous.
- Too much iodine can also disrupt thyroid function; do not exceed the label dose or start supplementing without checking with a doctor, especially with existing thyroid disease.
- Talk to a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or being treated for thyroid, breast, or uterine conditions.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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