Iodoral® 50 mg 90 tabletsItem Catalog Number: 01004Iodine is a trace element essential for life. Its primary biological role is supporting production the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).The thyroid gland, breast tissue, and gastrointestinal tracts share some similarities, all of which contain a high concentration of iodine. The cells that line the stomach in particular concentrate iodine, taking advantage of its antioxidant effects.Iodine-rich foods have long been recognized as natural therapies for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Even when there are no obvious symptoms, hypothyroidism - iodine deficiency can contribute to the onset of heart disease and stroke, and increase the risk of dying from these diseases.Iodoral® 50 mg 90 tablets is a precisely quantified tablet form containing 20 mg iodine and 30 mg iodide as the potassium salt. To prevent gastric irritation, the iodine/iodide preparation is absorbed into a colloidal silica excipient, and to eliminate the unpleasant taste of iodine, the tablets are coated with a thin film of pharmaceutical glaze.(10)Supplement FactsServing Size 1 tabletServings per container 90Amount per serving:Total Iodine/Iodide50 mgIodine20 mgIodide (as potassium salt)30 mgOther ingredients: Micosolle®, a silica-based excipient containing a non-ionic surfactant, microcristaline cellulose, vegetable stearins and pharmaceutical glaze.Dosage and UseTake one (1) tablet daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.WarningsKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENDO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSEDo not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.Ghent, W., et al, Can. J. Surg., 36:453-460,1993.Eskin, B., et al, Biological Trace Element Research, 49:9-19, 1995.Marine, D., Atl. Med. J., 26:437-442, 1923.Abraham,G.E., The Original Internist, 11:17-36, 2004.Gennaro A.R., Remington: 19th Edition, 1995, Mack Publishing Co, 1267.Abraham, G.E., Flechas, J.D., Hakala, J.C., The Original Internist, 9:30-41, 2002.Epstein, S.S., et al, Prevention Program Macmillan, NY, 1998, pg5.Abraham, G.E., The Original Internist, 11:(2) 29-38, 2004.Abraham, G.E. Townsend Letter, 245:100-101, 2003.Abraham, G.E., Flechas, J.D., Hakala, J.C., The Original Internist, 9:5-20, 2002.