15% Max Strength Lugols Iodine Solution Dr

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Also, studies have shown that exposure to iodinated contrast media used for X-ray investigations such as angiograms, CT scans and MRI scans is associated with the subsequent development of thyroid disease. 22,23 In 1880, a French physician named Jacques Lugol originated a solution which contains 5 percent of elemental Iodine in a 10 percent solution of Potassium Iodide. It has been used steadily ever since. » Iodine Health Benefits Contraindications: Do not take if hypersensitive to iodine or potassium. Also avoid for the following conditions: active tuberculosis; goitre; high amounts of potassium in the blood; kidney disease with reduction in kidney function; chronic inflammatory skin disease marked by blisters; pregnancy; a progressive disease of the thyroid gland; Urticarial Vasculitis; TB involving the lungs. Iodide plays an important role in regulating the activity of the thyroid gland. It is found in every cell of the body and is stored in particularly high concentrations in the thyroid gland, whilst large amounts are also stored in the salivary glands, the cerebrospinal fluid, the brain, the mucus membrane layer of the stomach, the choroid plexus (four sets of branching vessels in the brain where cerebrospinal fluid is produced), the breasts, the ovaries, and the ciliary body of the eye. 7 Kaiho T (2014). Iodine Chemistry and Applications. John Wiley & Sons. p.55. ISBN 9781118466292. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017.

health guard. An essential trace element. Safe in this dosage but DO NOT OVERDOSE ! That would be toxic! More specifically, it helps keep our cells healthy and makes sure chemical reactions take place in the body at the right speed. Vanderpump M Lazarus J Smyth P Burns R Eggo M Han, T et al. Assessment of the UK iodine status: a national survey. Endocrine Abstracts. Presented at the Society for Endocrinology BES 2011: 11 April 2011-14 April 2011http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resource/res00001915/extracting-iodine- from-seaweed?cmpid=CMP00006633 Potassium Content: Some individuals on a low-potassium diet may be concerned about taking Lugol's Iodine as it contains potassium. However, we are talking very small doses here: 1.75mg potassium per drop in the 7% solution and 3.75mg of potassium per drop in the 15% solution. By comparison, foods considered LOW in potassium (recommended for example for those with kidney issues) have many many times more potassium per serving. So it is very unlikely that the potassium levels in Lugol's Iodine will pose any problems.

Iodine is an element belonging to the group on the periodic table known as the Halogens. There is a well-known law of halogen displacement which can cause iodine to be ‘pushed’ out of the body. The halogen group is made up of the following elements, shown with their Relative Atomic Weights: Fluorine Lugol's iodine, also known as Lugol's liquid, is a solution of elemental iodine and potassium iodide in water. Lugol's iodine solution is often used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, for emergency disinfection of drinking water, and as a reagent to detect starch in routine laboratory and medical tests. These applications are possible because the solution is a source of effectively free elemental iodine which is readily generated from the equilibrium between elemental iodine molecules and the triiodide ion in the solution. Bromine – used in agriculture, sanitation and fire retardants as well as an alternative to chlorine in swimming pools Lugol’s Solution was first made by French physician J. G. A. Lugol in 1829. Dr. Lugol researched substances that could help treat infections and found that iodine could be used and showed promise in this field. He used the 1:2 ratio of iodine to potassium iodide that is still used today. What does Lugol's Iodine Solution do? Do this at least three times daily but as often as you can according to the severity of the infection.However, if this is not possible for you to eat these foods or you remain deficient there are iodine supplements available: Supplied in an amber glass bottle with durable rubber pipette. The pipettes supplied have a uniquely formulated rubber bulb and precisely designed glass pipette to ensure accurate measurement of the solution.