Iodine
Supports iodine intake and normal thyroid hormone production.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Important when diet lacks iodine sources. Unnecessary otherwise.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Low-dose only if needed.
Timing: With food.
Role in a stack
Diet-specific coverage.
Redundancy check: Usually covered by iodized salt and dairy.
Cautions & safety
Too much iodine can affect thyroid function.
Both too little and too much iodine can affect thyroid health.
Best for
low iodine diets · no iodized salt · limited seafood/dairy
References
- Iodine and thyroid function. Annals of Clinical Biochemistry (2019)
Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production. Both deficiency and excess can impair thyroid function. Supplementation is appropriate only when dietary iodine sources are absent.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.