Iodine is an essential mineral used to make thyroid hormones that control many functions in the body including growth and development. Because our bodies do not produce iodine, it needs to be supplied in our daily diet. When iodine intake is poor, the body cannot produce enough thyroid hormones.

Iodine supplementation can often help those struggling with:

depression

fatigue

dry skin

weight gain

pain or stiffness in the muscles and joints

muscle weakness

Scroll down to see all of our articles covering the symptoms of iodine deficiency and how to supplement with a healthy diet.

Iodine Articles

How Can A Lack of Iodine Effect the Human Body?

Iodine deficiency; how to test for it and what it can mean

Signs of iodine deficiency and how to supplement with diet

It is possible to incorrectly dose with an iodine solution and end up dealing with unwanted side effects, to avoid this, we strongly recommend following the instructions on the bottle, or reading this article on good lugol’s iodine dosing practices.