Lugol's 2% Dosage?

by Alicia
(Florida)

I just purchased a few bottles of Lugol's 2% and I was wondering how many vertical drops do I have to use to equal 12.5 mg/day?

Also: is fatique a common side effect when starting supplementation of iodine? How should iodine be taken? (on an empty stomach or after eating?)

Thank You.

RESPONSE

You will need to take 2-3 drops of the 2% iodine in order to obtain 12.5 mg.

Dr. Brownstein recommends to start slowly and increase up to 50 mg. I take 4 Iodoral tablets a day instead of the liquid supplementation.

I suggest taking the iodine on an empty stomach for maximum absorption.

When you experience fatigue after starting iodine supplementation, it has a detoxing affect from the iodine. Your body is clearing out stored toxins such as Halogens and Potassium Bromate.