Iodine from Bio Kelp 200µg | 365 tablets | Vit4ever

Iodine from Organic Kelp by Vit4ever

Iodine is an essential trace element that your body cannot produce itself and must therefore be obtained from food or a supplement. Vit4ever provides the iodine from organic kelp, a brown alga that naturally contains iodine and has been part of the diet in coastal areas for centuries. Each tablet provides 200 µg of iodine, equivalent to 133 percent of the reference intake. One jar contains 365 vegan tablets, enough for a year at one tablet per day, without having to reorder in between.

Iodine from a natural, organic source

The iodine in this product comes from organic kelp extract of the species Ascophyllum nodosum, a brown alga that grows in cold, clean coastal waters around northern Europe, among other places. Kelp has long been known for its high, natural iodine content; fishermen and coastal residents ate this alga for centuries as a staple part of their diet. The extract that Vit4ever uses comes from controlled organic cultivation and is standardized to a fixed iodide content, so that each tablet provides 200 µg of iodine, regardless of natural fluctuations in the iodine content of the raw alga. That is a major difference compared to eating seaweed yourself: the iodine content can vary widely, from barely measurable to very high, while a standardized extract guarantees a fixed dose of iodine per tablet. This way, you know exactly how much you are taking in, day after day, without having to guess the amount in a serving of fresh alga.

What iodine is used for in your body

Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and the normal function of the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls many other processes in your body. In addition, iodine contributes to normal cognitive function, a normal energy-producing metabolism, the maintenance of normal skin, and the normal function of the nervous system. Many people wonder why iodine is mentioned so often in relation to the thyroid. The answer lies in chemistry: thyroid hormones are built up with iodine atoms. Iodine is found in fish, shellfish, dairy, and bread with iodized baking salt, among other things. The difference is that with a tablet you are not dependent on the incidental iodine content of a meal, but you get the same, known amount every day.

Vegan, pure and a year's supply in one jar

The tablets are 100 percent vegan and contain no unnecessary additives: free from magnesium stearate, colorings, preservatives, gelatin, lactose, and gluten, and moreover, GMO-free. This makes them suitable for a wide group of users, including those who want to avoid animal ingredients for principled or practical reasons or who are sensitive to common allergens. With 365 tablets and an intake of one per day, you have a supply for a whole year, without having to order a new jar halfway through. Each batch is independently tested in a laboratory, which provides extra assurance about the purity and the actual amount of iodine per tablet, instead of only relying on the grower's statement. By the way, a year's supply in one jar also means less packaging material per tablet than with smaller jars that you would have to replenish several times a year. For those who systematically pay attention to iodine via kelp, that is a practical additional benefit alongside the constant dosage. This way, this product combines a natural, plant-based source with the predictability of a standardized extract, in a package that lasts a whole year.

Iodine in your daily diet

In the Netherlands, the vast majority of iodine intake comes from iodized baking salt, bread, and dairy products, because these products have traditionally been enriched with iodine. Fish and shellfish are also naturally a source of iodine, but not everyone eats these products regularly. A tablet with a fixed amount of iodine from organic kelp can be a supplement to what the daily diet already provides, without having to calculate how much iodine is in a slice of bread or a glass of milk.