Iodine

Form used in ThyroLove

Potassium iodide (25 mcg)

Why it’s in ThyroLove

Iodine is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in thyroid health. While it’s essential for thyroid hormone production, too much iodine can actually be harmful for people with Hashimoto’s. In fact, high iodine intake has been shown to increase the risk of thyroid flare-ups, especially in those with autoimmune thyroid disease. This is why ThyroLove contains a very gentle dose, just 25 mcg. It is enough to prevent deficiency without pushing the thyroid into an over active and flared up state. Most multivitamins include 150 mcg and thyroid specific supplements often have even more, eeek!  And this is often too much for those with Hashimoto’s. I designed ThyroLove to give your body what it needs while being careful not to trigger a reaction.

The Science

• Iodine is necessary for the thyroid to produce hormones. However, excess iodine can increase oxidative stress and worsen autoimmune activity in the thyroid gland.
  

• One study showed that even small increases in iodine intake, such as 250 mcg daily, could lead to thyroid dysfunction or flare-ups in Hashimoto’s. Study: PubMed 9703374

• Research also links high iodine content in drinking water to an increased risk of Hashimoto’s, especially in women. Study: PMC8585830

• The 25 mcg in ThyroLove is enough to support baseline thyroid needs without contributing to iodine excess, especially when combined with a balanced, thyroid-supportive diet.