Iodine is required for thyroid hormone. Seaweed and iodized salt cover most people. High-dose drops are a hobbyist mistake — more is not “detox,” it is a gland insult.
Supplements
Strong evidence
Iodine
Thyroid mineral. Easy to underdo, easier to overdo.
How to use
Stay near 150 mcg unless a clinician is managing pregnancy or deficiency.
Details
- Ingredients
- Potassium iodide or kelp iodine
- Benefits
- Thyroid hormone production
- Dosage
- ~150 mcg daily unless directed otherwise
- When to take
- Morning, With food
- Side effects
- Excess can trigger or worsen thyroid dysfunction. Avoid mega-kelp.
- Scientific evidence
- Iodine deficiency disorders are historically well documented; supplemental excess is also a documented problem.
- Form
- Capsule
- Third-party tested
- Yes
Editorial rating ★ 4.1
Correct a real gap. Do not drink kelp tincture like espresso.
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