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Iodoral (12.5)
Iodoral provides Iodine as Iodine and Potassium Iodide.
Supplement Type: Iodine
Helps With: Thyroid
Suitable For: Women, Men
Main Ingredients: Iodine
Full Ingredients: Total Iodine/Iodide, Iodide (as potassium salt), Iodine. Other ingredients: Micosolle®, a silica-based excipient containing a non-ionic surfactant, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearins and pharmaceutical glaze
Iodoral provides Iodine as Iodine and Potassium Iodide.
Iodoral is a tablet form of Lugol solution. One 12.5 mg tablet of Iodoral® supplies an amount of total elemental iodine. The main function of iodine is in the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland, other organs in the body have a need for iodine in order to function normally.
Several studies have demonstrated a need for iodine intake. The minimum amount of iodine determined in these studies is equivalent to 0.1 mg/kg body weight/day. For example, for a 50 kg woman, the daily amount of iodine would be 5 mg. The thyroid gland needs iodide to function properly.
Warnings
If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any kind of medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner before using this product.
Do not use if you have an iodine sensitivity, or if you are taking anti-hypertension or anti-thyroid medications.
Discontinue use if you develop swollen salivary glands. stomach upset, or skin rash.
Directions
Take 1 tablet per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.