Iodine
Importance of iodine for the body
Importance of iodine
- Necessary for thyroid hormone production
- Key to normal brain and nervous system development
- Supports a healthy metabolism
- Important for growth and development in children
Symptoms of iodine deficiency
- Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter)
- Fatigue and weakness
- Sensitivity to cold
- Dry skin
- Memory and concentration problems
- Fun metabolism
- In pregnant women – risk of problems in fetal development
- Constipation
Natural sources of iodine:
Lithothamnion sp. (red algae)
These organic algae are harvested from the unpolluted, mineral-rich bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Rich source of bioavailable iodine
- Contains many minerals and trace elements
- Helps the alkaline-acid balance in the body
Dunaliella Salina
known as the richest dietary source of betacarotene (a precursor of vitamin A).
On a weight basis, they contain over 200 times more betacarotene than carrots. Other carotenoids contained in them are alpha carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin, which are of utmost importance for eye health.
They are rich in chlorophyll, polysaccharides, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6.
Ascophyllum nodosum (brown algae)
AquaSource uses only the finest organic wild seaweed, Ascophyllum Nodosum, harvested from hundreds of islands off the coast of Norway.
Only fresh and live wild plants are collected. They are cleaned, air dried and immediately harvested for storage. On a per gram basis, seaweed contains 200 times more iron than beet leaves, the most iron-rich vegetable grown on land.
It also contains 100 times more iodine than any “land” vegetable and about 14 times more calcium than cow’s milk.
Benefits of getting natural iodine through algae
- Better absorption compared to synthetic supplements
- Additional nutrients and health benefits
- Gradual release and more balanced absorption
