Mineral

Iodine

Mineral studied for thyroid hormone production, metabolic rate, cognitive development. How it works, the dose and timing studied, what it interacts with, and the research behind the grade.

Grade A evidence strong: trials and meta-analyses agree
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Best for Thyroid hormone production, Metabolic rate, Cognitive development
Typical dose 150 mcg daily (RDA); 220 mcg in pregnancy
Timing Any time; with or without food
Category Mineral
How it works

What it is and the mechanism

An essential building block of thyroid hormones T3 and T4, which set basal metabolic rate. Both deficiency and excess disrupt thyroid function, so intake should stay within a moderate range.

Dose and timing

When and how much to take

The dose below reflects the range used in published research. Match the form alongside the milligrams. Set your own wake and bed times to map the timing onto your day.

Timing visualizer

When to take Iodine

Dose: 150 mcg daily (RDA); 220 mcg in pregnancy. Set your own wake and bed times to map the guidance onto your day.

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12 pmAnytime. Timing is flexible. Pick a slot you can keep consistent.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Before you stack it

Interactions and cautions

Read these before combining this with other supplements or medication. The risk is rarely the headline, it is the interaction you did not check.

Interactions
  • Thyroid medications, can alter dosing needs
  • Lithium, additive thyroid suppression
Cautions
  • Both too little and too much impair the thyroid; avoid high-dose kelp
  • Thyroid conditions, supplement only with guidance
Stacking

What pairs well, and what to keep apart

Derived from shared topics, complementary categories, and the interaction list. Introduce one compound at a time so you can tell what works.

Keep apart from

No direct compound conflicts derived. Still check the interactions list above against your medication.

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Compounds in the same topics

Often considered alongside this one. Each carries its own evidence grade.