Lugols Iodine For Health And Well-Being

By Phyllis Schroeder


There are so many different types of minerals and supplements that your whole body requires for effective functioning. You can get most from your diet but some individuals have a hard time doing this and take daily doses of lugols iodine. This element is necessary for the body to help with strong thyroid function. This mixture is made of potassium iodide, distilled water, and iodine.

A person can purchase it in varied strengths such as 2%, 3%, 5%, and more depending on the main reason for taking it. For a daily supplement, it only takes one very small drop, 1.45 mg, for it to be effective. If a doctor prescribes it for you and tells you to purchase it, the dosage may be much higher to combat the deficiencies that you may have.

Stronger dilutions of this substance are not available in the US as they may be in other countries. A higher content of this almost forgotten supplement has been linked with the production and maintenance of meth labs and therefore cannot be purchased over the counter.

If you take too much, it can be extremely harmful to your overall health. You could end up with hypothyroidism or even worse so it is very important that you take this under a physician's guidance and supervision. You may wish to request a test to see if you are deficient in this supplement and then you know if you really need to take it or just need to eat more of the foods high in this element.

If you do not have the proper levels of this substance in your diet, you may be subject to many afflictions and maladies which include hypothyroidism, lethargy, depression, dry skin, slowed fetal growth, cretinism, weight gain, eczema, allergies and more. Many doctors believe that it can actually be helpful in fighting the flu, the common cold, food poisoning, gas, stress, stomach upsets and other illnesses.

Many believe that a regular diet with salt will keep this deficiency at bay. Table salt does have iodine added to it and it has been for added for years but the chlorine in the same salt can counteract the effects of the dosage. Vegetarians are especially prone to deficiencies and should consult with their doctor as to taking supplements.

Foods that can be consumed to help supply the body with at least the minimum daily requirements include spinach, any kind of seafood, eggs, turkey, carrots, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, mushrooms, and baked potatoes. If you add as many of these into your diet as you can, it will reduce the need to take additional supplements.

Make an appointment with your doctor and determine the need for this necessary body element. Attempt to gain as much as possible from a healthy diet that is rich in this substance. If you find that you are very deficient, your doctor can prescribe or suggest the right supplements with the right doses for you to ingest. Your varied symptoms should disappear and your body regain its energy, vitality and overall health. Don't wait to check your levels. Your quality of life depends on it.




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