Ancient Purity Presents Lugols Iodine. A Safe, Highly Effective, Original Lugols Iodine solution, ensuring purity and potency. Iodine is found in every organ of the body and is essential for humans. Iodine, a vital trace element, almost all of us are low on Iodine. Low Iodine levels are linked to a myriad of health problems. In 1829, a French physician named Jean Lugol originated a solution which contains 5% of elemental Iodine in a 10% solution of Potassium Iodide. It has been used steadily ever since and for a good reason! It is best to take Iodine alongside Selenium, together they work to support thyroid health. The thyroid gland contains around 60% of the Iodine present in the human body, it is also found in the salivary glands, cerebral and spinal fluid, breast and prostate tissue. Iodine is crucial for thyroid hormones, these regulate growth and metabolism. Its versatility extends to cognitive function support, as it plays a role in optimal brain function, its antioxidant properties, help to protect brain cells. Adequate Iodine levels are crucial during pregnancy and early childhood for brain development. Iodine deficiency during these critical periods may lead to cognitive impairments and developmental delays. Lugol’s Iodine may contribute to skin health, assisting in the maintenance of a clear and radiant complexion. Iodine can also protect against the harmful effects of radiation (Have a read up on this). Low Iodine levels symptoms can include fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, constipation. Consult your doctor before taking Iodine if you are on thyroid medication. Researchers are warning Iodine deficiency could be becoming endemic in the UK. A study involving more than 700 teenage girls at 9 UK centres found more than two-thirds had a deficiency. Stored in a Miron Glass Bottle.