Description
Now Foods Potassium Plus Iodine 180 Tablets
Potassium Iodide (KI) is a compound that contains Iodine, a nutrient necessary for normal thyroid function. Iodine in the form of Iodide is an integral part of thyroid secretions that regulate cellular metabolism and energy production. NOW Potassium Plus Iodide also has Potassium, a mineral that is essential for the maintenance of healthy water electrolyte balance, as while as whole body pH.
What is Potassium & Why Do Our Bodies Need It?
Potassium is a mineral our bodies need to for a variety of functions. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps our nerves properly function and which helps muscles contract. Potassium also helps our heartbeats stay regular.Â
Now Foods Potassium Plus Iodine Product Highlights & Benefits
- Helps Regulate Fluid Balance, Muscle Contractions, and Nerve Signals
- A High Potassium Diet May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
- May Support Reduction in Water Retention
- Supports Electrolyte Blaance
- Supports Healthy Thyroid Function
- Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
- Non-GMO
Directions
Take 1 tablet per day with food.
Now Foods Potassium Plus Iodine 180 Tablets Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 180
Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) 225mcg
Sodium (from Sodium Alginate) 5mg
Potassium (from Potassium Chloride and Iodide) 99mg
Sodium Alginate 100mg
*Daily Value Not Established
Other Ingredients:Â Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Silica and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).
Warnings
Store in a cool dry place after opening.Â
References
Stone MS, Martyn L, Weaver CM. Potassium Intake, Bioavailability, Hypertension, and Glucose Control. Nutrients. 2016;8(7):444. Published 2016 Jul 22. doi:10.3390/nu8070444
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4963920/
Gumz ML, Rabinowitz L, Wingo CS. An Integrated View of Potassium Homeostasis [published correction appears in N Engl J Med. 2015 Sep 24;373(13):1281]. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(1):60-72. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1313341
