Low Iodine RDA Amounts

The current US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for iodine is 150 mcg for adolescents and adults. Why do so many in the iodine community, including health professionals, take 12.5 mg or more which is 87 times the USDA RDA? Iodine is an essential component of total body health. The Zen Haus Dual Form Iodine Supplement is labelled 'High Potency' because it provides 12.5 mg of elemental iodine.

Iodine Dosages

New to supplementing with iodine? Experiencing side effects could be a good sign as we expect high levels of iodine to trigger detox processes. Iodine affects many different tissues, systems and functions in the body. It is difficult to predict how this will play out for each person. Some may experience various discomforts during the day and at night. Start with lower iodine dosages and then work your way up.

Iodine and Seaweed: First Clue

.. concerned that I might have been an allergic reaction to something from dinner. I thought it may have been the vinegar in the seaweed dish. Something had cranked up my internal thermostat. I wasn’t used to feeling hot in the middle of winter. After my confusion about the origin of the heat cleared, I got really excited that maybe I found a way to finally beat my issues with the cold ...

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