With iodine extracted from organic brown seaweed
Contrary to some belief systems, there are many organs besides the thyroid gland that have a high iodine requirement, such as the female breasts, ovaries, testes and brain. Common symptoms of trace element deficiency can include painful cysts/bumps in the breasts, ovarian cysts, or deterioration in various cognitive functions. Iodine supplementation is also a priority during pregnancy, as inadequate iodine intake can reduce the IQ of the unborn child, but can also cause a loss in growth weight.
Last but not least, iodine is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. In its deficiency, it can reduce the amount of hormones produced by the thyroid gland, which can lead to hypothyroidism or goitre/struma.
Inadequate iodine supply can easily lead to an imbalance of hormones in the body as a whole, which can manifest itself in various symptoms (e.g. gynaecological disorders, fertility problems, insulin resistance, adrenal exhaustion, metabolic disorders, weight gain, fatigue, etc.).
It is important to know that Europe, including Hungary, is an iodine-deficient area. Due to the low trace element and iodine content of the growing area, the iodine content of food is also low. Unfortunately, the majority of the population in Hungary is not at the forefront in the consumption of iodine-rich foods (e.g. fish and other sea creatures, algae), which could provide at least part of the iodine intake, so the use of iodine supplements is of high importance.
In the case of dietary supplements, knowledge of bioavailability is an important product choice criterion. Inorganic iodine (iodide) is best absorbed, with a utilisation rate of about 90%, but whatever form of iodine is used, it will be reduced to iodide by the body before the absorption process in the upper small intestine can begin. It is advisable to choose iodine extracted from brown algae, as brown algae contain iodine in the form of potassium iodide, but also contain amino acids to aid iodine utilisation and other minerals and trace elements such as iron to aid iodine metabolism. To help iodine metabolism, it is also important to make sure that your body is getting enough vitamin C and magnesium.
Factors inhibiting iodine utilisation
The utilisation of iodine within the body depends on whether there is an iodine deficiency in the body, the body's iodine saturation and the plant-based foods consumed at the same time as iodine supplementation. So-called goitrogenic substances found in certain plants (e.g. radish, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) can prevent iodine absorption and inhibit thyroid hormone production. It is important to know, however, that this type of negative property disappears or is significantly reduced by heat, so it is advisable to consume these plants after heat treatment.
In addition to the goitrogens, dietary supplements containing cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), fortified foods and drinks (fruit juices, muesli, vegetable cheeses, vegetable milk substitutes, etc.) may also inhibit iodine utilisation due to the nitrile functional group. It is also worth avoiding foods and supplements containing cyanocobalamin for this reason.
IMPORTANT: In cases of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's) and also in cases of hyperthyroidism with nodular thyroid, it is of paramount importance to discuss the details of iodine supplementation with a specialist.
How is WTN's product beneficial?
1. The iodine in the product is extracted from organic brown algae. Brown seaweeds are found in large quantities in colder seas and their main characteristic is that they contain high concentrations of inorganic iodine (in the form of potassium iodide) and other trace elements.
2. A preservative-free product.
