Iron 18mg

Sizes Available
90 vcaps

Overview

Iodine is a trace mineral that is essential for healthy thyroid function. Iodine also provides the crucial building blocks for the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. The availability of iodized salt, the most common source of iodine, has made iodine deficiency and its accompanying disorder, goiter, very rare in the United States and the developed world. Foods rich in iodine include seafood, sea vegetables, kelp, and vegetables grown in iodine-rich soils. Iodine’s only known function is the role it plays in proper thyroid function. Healthy thyroid function is important for abnormal metabolism, oxygen consumption and energy production. The iodine-dependent hormones that are produced by the thyroid control such functions as body temperature, physical growth, reproduction, and the growth of skin and hair.

Our Iodine is derived exclusively from Kelp and is available in 225 mcg vegetarian capsules.

Research Indicates

» Supplementation helps prevent a host of deficiency disorders including anemia, deficiency from excessive menstrual flow and deficiency from pregnancy
» Has been used to treat restless legs syndrome

Recommended Dosage
Typical daily dosage ranges from 15 – 18 mgs; take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Under the supervision of a health care practitioner, dosages of 50 – 100 mgs have been used to treat iron deficiency. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for iron is 18 mgs per day.

Cautions
• If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care practitioner before taking this product.
• To avoid the potential for iron overload, individuals should not consume iron supplements unless their physician has determined that iron supplementation is necessary. Iron overload is associated with several genetic diseases including hemochromatosis.
• Iron poisoning only occurs in cases of extreme overdose. For this reason, keep iron supplements out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
• Excessive iron intake may cause nausea, vomiting, constipation and black stools.
• Iron-containing liquids may temporarily stain the teeth.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, imply cure or prevent any disease. For more information regarding excipients, please refer to the excipient list.