A French physician named Jean Lugol first combined iodine, potassium iodide, and water when looking for a tuberculosis treatment. Although this formula was not effective in treating TB, modern research has found it can support thyroid function, as iodine is crucial for the production of thyroid hormones. Today, Lugol’s Iodine can help regulate metabolism and energy levels as well as support detoxification.
 
Iodine is a mineral found naturally in many foods and added to others like Salt. Idoine is essential for metabolism and a normal thyroid function for the body. Lack of iodine in foods is often the result of deficient soil in which foods are grown. This condition still affects about 187 million people in other parts of the world primarily found in inland countries with little to no sea coast.