Which Iodine Supplement Should I Take?

Iodine is an important trace mineral that the body needs for proper thyroid function. Iodine is essential in supporting a healthy immune system, as well as being a major contributor to thyroid gland function. Iodine is also used in the creation of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, which help regulate metabolism. The best food sources of iodine include: seaweed, cod, eggs, shrimp and yogurt. The recommended dietary allowance for adults is 150mcg a day, this can easily be attained through food sources. But sometimes we need some support to reach that amount daily.

This is where an iodine supplement can support your body, so your thyroid can function properly. But with different forms available, its hard to know which iodine supplement to take. There are kelp tablets, kelp liquid extracts and nascent iodine. They all have their own benefits, so lets take a look at their differences.

Kelp Tablets

Kelp is naturally concentrated in iodine, as well as other minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium. Kelp tablets are bio-available, meaning that the body recognizes the vitamins and minerals naturally found in the kelp. Kelp naturally contains other trace minerals that are not found in our soils, so it provides us with more than just iodine in natural ratios.

Kelp Liquid Extract

The liquid extract is also sourced from Kelp and is rich in various vitamins and minerals like vitamin a, Vitamin e, copper and zinc. The iodine is extracted in a process that preserves the natural spectrum of minerals, vitamins and iodine found in the kelp. The liquid is more concentrated in comparison to the tablets, this allows you to take fewer drops and while getting a higher amount than what the tablets provide.

Nascent Iodine

Nascent Iodine is produced in a unique electromagnetic process, this allows the iodine to remain magnetically charged and in its pure atomic form. This form is identical to the form that the thyroid makes and utilizes. This allows it to be readily absorbed by the body and taken up by the thyroid gland.

True Hope Iodine is produced with non ocean sourced iodine that is extracted from iodine mines in the mid eastern United States. The recommended adult dose is one drop in half an ounce of water, twice daily.