Lugol’s Iodine

An essential mineral, in a time-tested form

Iodine is a trace mineral your body cannot make, yet it sits behind some of its most important everyday work. Modern diets, grown in increasingly iodine-poor soils, often fall short of it. This is the classic Lugol’s formula, a 5% solution that has been a trusted, easy-to-measure way to top up iodine for well over a century.

Why iodine matters for the thyroid

Iodine’s headline role is the thyroid, the small gland that quietly governs energy, metabolism and mood. Your thyroid simply cannot do its job without enough iodine, which is why getting a steady, sensible amount matters more than most people realise. This is a clean, direct way to support that.

Energy and everyday wellbeing

Because a well-nourished thyroid underpins so much of how energetic you feel, many people use a daily iodine source simply to support steady energy and shake off that flat, run-down feeling. It is gentle, foundational support rather than a stimulant.

Skin, hair and the cellular everyday

Iodine plays a part in healthy cellular function right across the body, the kind of background support that also shows up in healthy-looking skin, hair and nails. It is the sort of all-round, quiet nourishment that adds up over time.

Sensible dosing, and an iodine note

Because this is a concentrated source of iodine, more is not better, so stick to the recommended drops and do not exceed them. If you have a thyroid condition, take thyroid medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have kidney concerns, check with your healthcare practitioner before starting. Keep it out of reach of children.

Who makes it

A clean, classic formula made locally in South Africa by Dr. Hester van der Merwe, a registered health practitioner, who uses it with the people in her own practice. The full detail is under Supplement Information.