May assist in
- Thyroid health and function
- Immune system support
- Brain and cognitive function
- Reproductive and developmental health
- Cardiovascular health
- Skin, hair, and nail health
- General wellness and energy levels
About this Lugol's Iodine
The classic, made simple
Lugol’s is one of the oldest iodine preparations there is, a straightforward solution of iodine and potassium iodide. Ours comes in an easy dropper so you can take it in water or apply it to the skin with castor oil, the traditional way.
Filed under how it is used
- Thyroid and immune — iodine contributes to normal thyroid function and is reached for to support a steady immune system.
- Brain and heart — also taken to support brain and cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and reproductive and developmental health.
- Skin, hair and energy — used to support skin, hair and nail health, general wellness and steady energy.
- Two ways to use — take a measured couple of drops in water, or apply to the skin with castor oil.
Please read this before you start
Iodine is powerful, and more is not better. The thyroid is sensitive to it, and self-dosing can cause problems, especially if you have a thyroid condition. If you have any thyroid concern, or you take thyroid medication, do not start on your own. Speak to your doctor and let them guide your dose. This is a traditional iodine supplement, not a treatment for any thyroid or medical condition, and never a replacement for your doctor’s care.
Not sure where to start?
Not sure if Lugol’s is right for you, or how iodine fits with what you already take? You do not have to guess. Anita, the natural-health practitioner behind Guiding Truth in Nelspruit, knows the whole range and is glad to help you choose. Send her a message and a real person, not a call centre, will help you find the product that fits. She does not diagnose or prescribe, so for anything to do with your thyroid or any condition she will always point you to your doctor first.
Lugol's Iodine Details
Ingredients
How to use
Daily. Adults: 2 drops per day, taken in water or applied to the skin with castor oil. Children: 1 drop per day, applied to the skin with castor oil.
Caution & Disclaimer
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not take with anti-coagulants. Sugar and gluten free.
This is an unregistered complementary medicine that has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. It is not intended to replace any prescribed medication. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Common questions
What is Lugol's Iodine?
It is a classic iodine solution made from iodine (5g) and potassium iodide (10g). It comes as drops you can take in water or apply to the skin.
How do I take it?
Adults take 2 drops a day, in a little water or rubbed onto the skin with castor oil. Children take 1 drop a day on the skin with castor oil. Stay at the labelled dose.
Can I apply it to my skin instead of swallowing it?
Yes. The label allows for applying it to the skin with castor oil, which is a common way to use iodine.
I have a thyroid condition. Can I take it?
Please speak to your doctor before you start. Iodine can strongly affect the thyroid, and if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication, self-dosing carries real risk. Lugol’s is not a treatment for any thyroid condition.
How soon will I notice anything?
Iodine works gradually as part of a daily routine. Give it a few consistent weeks, at the labelled dose.
