More than 35% of people don’t get enough of this mineral – are you?

Iodine is an essential mineral, which means the human body cannot make it on its own and we need to get enough from our diet and/or supplements.

As a primary component of the thyroid hormones T4 and T3, this extremely important mineral is not only vital for hormonal health, but also the function of the liver, kidneys, muscles, and brain. * In fact, the thyroid gland is home 70-80% of the iodine in the body in healthy adults.

Iodine also helps in regulating metabolism in general and is essential for the healthy development of the fetus during pregnancy. *

While iodine may not be a troublesome mineral like zinc or iron for example, its health benefits are undoubtedly significant and important.