Looking into adding an iodine supplement to your diet? It’s crucial to know what exactly goes into your body – the type of iodine, the level of purity, the absorption rate, and whether it reaches your cells effectively. Regardless of the nutrient, it doesn’t matter what you take in if your body cannot use it effectively, and this applies to iodine supplementation as well.
All iodine supplements differ and understanding these variations can affect your thyroid health, metabolism, and well-being immensely.
1. Sea Kelp
If you have ever been told to "eat more seaweed to get more iodine" then feel free to look for better advice!
Iodine supplements derived from sea kelp are misperceived to be “natural”; however, natural doesn't always mean “best.” You need to take into account an important shortcoming: sea kelp iodine capsules have, at best, a level of bioavailability of 20 percent (or even lower). Based on The Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), this indicates that the iodine ingested via sea kelp is mostly wasted.
Even more troubling, when we tested a variety of samples of seaweed from different parts of the globe, including Japan, we discovered radioactive contamination as a result of the Fukushima disaster. In other words, as you are taking iodine to help detox radiation and toxins from the body, you are consuming radiation that could not only block the absorption of iodine but could also harm your body further.
Radiation from the Fukushima incident is known to spread rapidly across ocean currents and pollute seaweed beds way beyond Japan’s waters. And, putting radioactivity through your body completely goes against the purpose of iodine supplementation and optimal iodine supplementation with the goal of cellular detoxification and improving thyroid health.
Let's take a look at the different forms of iodine supplementation.
2. Monatomic Iodine - Best For The Thyroid
To truly support your thyroid, your body needs iodine in its most basic and usable form—monatomic iodine (I-). Most common iodine supplements, like sea kelp or Lugol’s solution, contain iodine as potassium iodide (KI), which the body must convert into monatomic iodine before it can actually use it.
For anyone dealing with poor digestion, inflammation, or chronic health issues, this conversion process becomes a major hurdle. The thyroid hormone T4 (Thyroxine) is made using four atoms of iodine in the monatomic form. Trying to build T4 from diatomic iodine (I2) is nearly impossible. By supplying iodine in its single-atom form, you remove that obstacle—giving your cells and thyroid exactly what they need without adding stress to your system.
3. Glycerine-Based Iodine
You may have seen iodine supplements, whether monatomic or diatomic, that claim to be “Alcohol-Free” and “safer” because they use glycerine instead of alcohol. Glycerine, as a medium, is lacking when compared to alcohol regarding iodine bioavailability.
Triatomic vs Diatomic
Glycerine, in chemical terms, is categorized as “triatomic” alcohol which differs from the traditional alcohol used in supplements like Acceleradine® Iodine which is “diatomic” in nature. This is of great importance because glycerine’s bioavailability is immensely lower than alcohol.
Homeopathic medicines prefer alcohol because it delivers nutrients to the cells much more effectively. In other words, regardless of the form of iodine and how bioavailable the iodine particle is, glycerin inhibits the ability of cells to absorb the actual iodine molecule.
In addition to a lack of absorption into cells, glycerine is impractical for topical applications. Iodine topically is used to help with thyroid nodules, fibroids, wound healing, acne, age spots, PMS cramps, breast lumps, and more. Messy and sticky, glycerin lacks versatility when it comes to wounds and may irritate the skin.
4. Nascent Iodine
Some iodine supplements contain nascent iodine, which “guarantees” better absorption. Yes, nascent iodine does have extremely high (almost 99%) bioavailability but carries an important catch: the amount of alcohol carrying iodine dictates the extent to which your body absorbs the nascent iodine.
The 200 proof alcohol, organic, non-GMO, is the best available, which delivers the iodine in and throughout the body effectively.
What does 200-proof alcohol mean?
200 proof alcohol translates to zero water content and 100% alcohol, meaning a thin liquid of low viscosity is formed. Why does this matter? It becomes easy for iodine to pass through cell membranes due to low viscosity.
Unfortunately, bioavailability suffers as a result of many companies diluting their alcohol to less than 200 proof; for example, 100 proof alcohol is 50% water with higher viscosity and a thicker consistency. The thicker a solution or lower proof of alcohol, the harder it is for a cell to efficiently take up iodine.
Furthermore, for alcohols that contain non-organic or non-GMO alcohols, the worse the solution will be, as it makes it susceptible to heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, and GMO derivatives. These toxins are what we are trying to detox from the body with iodine and the reason for developing chronic diseases and the weakening of the thyroid. This is why Acceleradine® iodine only uses non-GMO organic alcohol containing 200-proof alcohol, for optimum safety, purity, preservation, and cellular absorption.
Acceleradine® Iodine - The Practitioner's Choice
Acceleradine® Iodine has proven to be the gold standard in iodine supplementation along with the choice of practitioners, due to the following:
i. Acceleradine® Iodine is a Single Atom Iodine
Acceleradine® Iodine is iodine in a single atomic state, which means that the body doesn’t have to use energy to break it down into an absorbable form. Every energized drop is effortlessly absorbed by every cell in the body.
ii. 200 Proof Non-GMO Organic Ethyl Alcohol
The purity of our alcohol carrier is unparalleled. It is organic, non-GMO, and absolutely 200 proof (100% alcohol, no water added). Because of this, the maximum bioavailability of iodine, and zero contamination from pesticides, GMOs, or any other harmful substances is guaranteed.
iii. Sourced From a Pure Deep-Earth Mine
Above all, the iodine in many supplements is typically sourced from Asia which contains radioactive particles from the Fukushima disaster. On the contrary, Acceleradine® Iodine comes from deep earth mines located in South America. These areas are far removed from modern contamination, radiation, or environmental toxins. This provides unrivaled Purity and Quality you can always trust.
iv. True Scalar Enhancement
Scalar Technology is used to enhance Acceleradine® Iodine, therefore supporting Acceleradine® Iodine to detox the cells and penetrate the cells more effectively. Scalar frequencies are programmed to enhance molecular resonance so that the iodine enters cell membranes seamlessly and significantly increases absorption within cells.
Your Iodine Choice Matters
The matter of iodine supplement choice is not as simple as adding it to the diet, but rather making sure that every single drop taken truly nourishes the cells, supports thyroid health, and helps rejuvenate metabolism. Acceleradine® Iodine does not represent just another iodine supplement; rather, it stands for the highest standard in purity, effectiveness, and cellular bioavailability.
Choosing the right form of iodine means you can be rest assured knowing that the product is safe, effective, and promotes health aiming for optimal health.
