Lugol's Iodine
Here is a comparison in iodine contents among different concentration:
Lugol's Concentration
2%
5%
7%
Iodine (I-) per gram
51 mg
127 mg
177 mg
The benefits of Iodine supplementation are so broad, and the prevalence of Iodine deficiency is so widespread, that it’s safe to say the vast majority of the population will benefit from supplementing with Iodine.
What are some of the benefits of Iodine supplementation?
Supercharges energy production and fires up metabolism
Easier weight management
Healthy hormone balance
Promotes cardiovascular health
Strong immune system support
Mental focus, sharp thinking & better recall
Normal fetal development
Pregnancy & reproductive health
Conversion of carcinogenic estrogen and progesterone hormone metabolites
Reduces migraine headaches
Detoxification
Reduces effects of radiation exposure
Healthy nails, hair and teeth
What are some of the signs of an Iodine deficiency?
Weight gain
Difficulty losing weight
Sluggishness, fatigue, or exhaustion
Brain fog, confusion, and lack of mental clarity
Memory loss
Lower than normal (98.6 F) Body temperature
Intolerant to cold
Hair loss
Dry skin
Cracked heels
Brittle nails
Sparse eyebrow hair on the outer third of the eyebrow
Coarse, dry hair
Constipation
Depression
Frequent muscle aches or cramps
Decreased libido
Infertility
Candida
Difficulty managing stress
Poor digestive function
Inadequate stomach acid production
GERD
Fibroids
Fibrocystic breast lumps
Breast cancer
Abnormal or heavy menstruation
Thyroid problems
Heavy metal toxicity
Low immunity – easily catching colds or flu viruses