If you’re like most people, you probably don’t worry much about whether you’re getting enough iodine in your diet every day. The latest statistics show, however, that maybe you should—because this trace mineral is as essential as they come.
While iodine has few rich dietary sources, it’s fairly well known that ample intake is nevertheless critical to proper thyroid function—one of the primary reasons behind the introduction of iodized table salt.1-3 Even so, as many as 1 out of every 7 women still have suboptimal iodine levels in this country—a concern that becomes even more pronounced when you consider the fact that iodine is also critical to female reproductive health.4
In fact, next to the thyroid gland, the highest concentrations of iodine can be found in the ovaries—and population studies have revealed a strong correlation between iodine intake and measures of breast, endometrial and ovarian health in a number of countries, from Russia to Canada.5-9
Unfortunately, research also shows that optimal breast health demands 20 to 40 times the iodine required for effective thyroid support.10-11 So needless to say, a sprinkle of iodized salt alone won’t suffice, with data indicating that you would need to consume more than a quarter pound daily just to meet the levels of iodine consumed by the mainland Japanese—a population that’s known for its remarkable ovarian and breast health.
Of course, it’s not just women who are at risk from this dietary deficiency: Thyroid-inhibiting goitrogens are all too common in the environment—meaning that many adults in search of lasting thyroid health, whether male or female, need a daily boost in iodine that’s large enough to both neutralize these substances and to keep overall levels up to snuff.12-13
The good news is that a high-quality iodine supplement—such as VRP’s Iodoral®—can easily make up for the levels of this trace mineral that your diet lacks. This clinically-tested form of iodine has been uniquely designed to eliminate iodine’s characteristic unpleasant taste and tendency toward gastric irritation. And simply combining it with abundant fluids and a magnesium-rich diet—not to mention ample intake of the B-vitamins niacin and riboflavin—will help to ensure that you achieve maximum results.14-15, 4
Niacin and riboflavin (also known as B3 and B2) are essential precursors to “cofactors” that play an integral role in your body’s ability to use iodine effectively.15 In combination, these two nutrients can offer critical assistance in your effort to achieve iodine sufficiency—and the superior thyroid and reproductive health that goes with it—for life. You’ll find this combo featured in the high-potency formula called ATP Cofactors, available from Vitamin Research Products®.
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