Simply apply Iodine to a patch of skin (a roll-on transdermal Iodine is most convenient). If the colour fades in a few hours your body is needing Iodine.
To get your levels up to where they should be, continue to reapply until the colour remains for 24 hours without fading, indicating that the body now has a sufficient level of Iodine. The soles of your feet are the area of most rapid absorption but other areas may be used.
Repeat the test periodically.
This is a very safe way to take Iodine as your body will only absorb what it needs at any given time.
Why is Iodine so important?
Iodine is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland but the entire body needs Iodine for a huge list of reasons. Iodine provides a major boost for the immune system and is known for its anti-carcinogenic properties. Iodine is essential for healthy hair, teeth and nails and is important for the normal growth and maturity of reproductive organs.
Alarmingly, Iodine deficiency has increased considerably (more that fourfold over the last 40 years in the developed world) due to lack of Iodine in the diet.
Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency
Transdermal Iodine
People vary greatly in their ability to utilise oral formulations, yet we generally absorb minerals quickly and effectively through the pores, especially the soles of the feet.
A significant advantage is a perfectly tailored dosage for every individual at the particular point in time of ingestion, since the body ceases to absorb natural substances through the skin once when optimal internal levels have been reached.
All factors considered, transdermal preparations are the simplest, most direct, safest and most cost-effective mineral supplementation available today.