The Crystal ingredient library

Iodine

Iodine and potassium iodide

Iodine is a trace mineral used by the body in thyroid hormone production.

Dark violet-black iodine crystals beside a glass dish of deep amber solution.
Shown: iodine crystals and a brown solution, for recognition. Our 15% Lugol’s solution is concentrated. Do not borrow drop instructions from another strength.

The preparation

Lugol’s combines iodine and potassium iodide in water. Our 15% solution should not be treated as an ordinary food-level serving.

In our range

Read the bottle you have. The companion-nutrient guide explores the wider nutritional context.

Further reading

The forgotten mineral network: why iodine never works alone

For complete ingredients, allergens, suitability and directions, read the current product label. A guide to one ingredient does not describe every possible effect of the finished preparation.

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