All Iodine comes from one of two sources, either kelp or brines (saltwater/seawater). When kelp is heated it precipitates as iodine metal or elemental iodine, which takes the form of purple flakes. Due to elemental iodine’s highly unstable nature, it is usually combined with another element, for example potassium (potassium iodide) or ammonia (ammonia iodide). These additions stabilize the iodine and form what is called an iodine salt. All forms of iodine salt are equivalent, where one compound is not considered superior to another. However, the stabilization process of the iodine will have an impact on its overall bioavailability and assimilation in the body.

The Thyroid is extremely selective in nature and requires Iodine only in its simplest form to make thyroid hormone. This is where the medicinal use of iodine salts raises questions. These salts are generally harder for the body to assimilate, as they need to be initially broken down before the iodine can be employed. Unlike potassium or ammonia iodide (commonly sold iodine supplements), THYACTIN is a specialty colloidal iodine preparation that utilizes a unique colloidal stabilization process forgoing the formation of an iodized salt. Hence, THYACTIN contains iodine in its purest, most elemental dietary form, which requires no further digestive breakdown, essential increasing overall absorption and assimilation. The formulation also contains key homeopathic remedies including Fucus Vesiculosis, Spongia Tosta and Thyroid 30c. These powerful homeopathics plus pure colloidal iodine make THYACTIN the best and only choice for iodine supplementation.