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3 forms of iodine

Iodine (I2)

Elemental form has two iodine atoms covalently bonded (ie sharing an electron); aka molecular or granular iodine.

An oxidant.    SInce it is missing an electron in its outer valance shell, it readily accepts an electron to become an iodide ion. Potable water disinfectant treatments have a long history using concentrations of 2-7 mg/L (ppm); added to water, it hydrolyses  to form iodide  and hypoiodous acid (HIO) –  an oxidant with an oxidizing potential of .987 V,  almost twice that of iodine  at 0.535V);  it is most effective as a disinfectant when pH is near neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 7 – 7.5)  i.e. blood pH.  WHO Documention water sanitation.  Link

I2 + H2O <–> HIO + I- + H+   (in the ph 2-7 range)

Kills single-celled microbes (bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa).  Two possible mechanisms are proposed:

–   By oxidation  (at sufficient concentration);

–   May also work by reacting with tyrosine in microbial membrane

I2 form of iodine is rarely found in nature

Iodide (I)

Iodide is the negatively charged iodine ion (I).     Since it can so easily accept or donate an electron, the iodine ion (I) is found bound with other elements, such as sodium, potassium, oxygen, hydrogen or carbon to form inorganic salts, or with organic compounds such as the mammalian hormone thyroxine.

An antioxidant.   Iodide is an electron donor.

Oceans are the main source of iodine, which bonds easily with water.   Rivers travel to the sea, carrying iodine  from the soil, and so depleting soil content;

iodide is quickly and almost completely absorbed in the stomach and duodenum.

Triiodine (I3)

Form of iodine in Lugol’s Solution.

Elemental iodine is added to a potassium iodide solution to make it soluble.    Elemental iodine is not very water soluble on its own, but combining it with an aqueous solution of potassium iodide forms triiodide ion (three iodine atoms in linear configuration having an overall negative charge), which is completely soluble in water.

KI (aq) + I2(s) –> KI3(aq)

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Iodine-related

Iodine deficiency is common – Why is that?

Iodine deficiency is common – Why is that?

A decreased dietary intake of iodine coupled with an increased intake of competing substances (called goitrogens) has created an epidemic iodine deficiency in America. This is affecting much more than just our thyroid function...
Thyroid Hormones T3 / T4 – “Master Metabolism Hormones”

Thyroid Hormones T3 / T4 – “Master Metabolism Hormones”

Thyronine (T4) is the storage form of thyroid hormone, the active form triiodothyronine (T3) has 3 primary functions...
What are the symptoms of iodine deficiency?

What are the symptoms of iodine deficiency?

There are some common signs to look out for to determine if you need more iodine for thyroid hormone production and iodine's other important functions in the body...
Iodine at work in the body

Iodine at work in the body

Dr. Abraham's studies indicate that given a sufficient amount the body will retain 1.5 g of iodine, with only 3% of that amount in the thyroid gland, and the rest concentrated and at work in extra-thyroidal tissues...
Chart of iodine’s health benefits

Chart of iodine’s health benefits

The health benefits of having a sufficiency of iodine in our bodies goes much further than just satisfying thyroid hormone production...
Iodine against thyroid disorders

Iodine against thyroid disorders

Iodine has been used for >100 years against hypo- and hyper-thyroidism...
Iodine against cancer

Iodine against cancer

Iodine sufficiency may be the most important preventive measure against cancer of organs normally having a high iodine presence...
Iodine against cysts

Iodine against cysts

Iodine works against fibrocystic breasts, PCOS and ovarian, thyroid and skin cysts...
Iodine against cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Iodine against cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Iodine treatment can reverse high levels of lipoprotein (a) - the actual culprit of CVD, normalizing serum cholesterol levels and blood pressure...
Reports of breast cancer treated with iodine

Reports of breast cancer treated with iodine

Article by Jeffrey Dach, MD reports many successful breast cancer cases treated with iodine supplementation...
How to supplement iodine

How to supplement iodine

High level iodine supplementation may be the safest, simplest, most effective and least expensive way to solve the healthcare crisis currently crippling our nation...
Food / Supplement sources of iodine

Food / Supplement sources of iodine

The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones (in addition to other important functions).  Iodine must come from dietary sources (microgram range) or iodine supplements (milligram range)...
How to use Lugol’s solution / Iodoral

How to use Lugol’s solution / Iodoral

Lugol's solution / Iodoral® dosage chart for various health problems...
Nutritional support for iodine supplementation / thyroid hormones

Nutritional support for iodine supplementation / thyroid hormones

Iodine supplementation and thyroid hormone production require certain support nutrients to be effective...
Iodine – What’s the big deal?

Iodine – What’s the big deal?

Iodine is possibly the best solution for thyroid disorders AND to prevent cancer of the breast, uterus, ovaries, endometrium, prostate and other organs having high iodine presence...
Side-effects of iodine supplementation

Side-effects of iodine supplementation

Iodine supplementation side-effects to look out for...
Iodine – 3 forms of iodine

Iodine – 3 forms of iodine

There are 3 main forms of iodine - iodine, Iodide and Triiodine (the form in Lugols solution)...
Iodine against microbes<span class="hdg-smaller"> – Blood cleanser / disinfectant / antiseptic</span>

Iodine against microbes – Blood cleanser / disinfectant / antiseptic

Iodine (not iodide) mildly disinfects blood as it travels through thyroid and is used to disinfectant drinking water - and even swimming pools!...
Goitrogens vs. Iodine

Goitrogens vs. Iodine

Goitrogens (bromine, chlorine, fluoride) are chemicals that interfere with the body's uptake and utilization of iodine. In the thyroid, goitrogens slow down production of the thyroid's "master metabolism" hormones (T3 and T4)...
Nebulizing iodine clears lung infections

Nebulizing iodine clears lung infections

Nebulizing iodine is a powerful therapy to rapidly clear the lungs of infections...