Aura Care Iodine 15ml

Iodine drops Aura Care - four iodine compounds in a 15 ml bottle

The iodine drops have a composition that can be summed up in one sentence: water and four iodine compounds, without oil carrier, without sweeteners, and without preservatives. The daily dose is 10 drops, providing 150 µg of iodine, which is 100% of the reference intake for adults. What is unusual here is not the concentration, but the method of obtaining it - instead of one compound, the manufacturer used four: sodium iodide, potassium iodate, sodium iodate, and potassium iodide. Iodides and iodates are two different chemical forms of the same element, and the manufacturer lists them together in one formulation. Iodine helps in the proper production of thyroid hormones and in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. The bottle contains 15 ml, which the manufacturer translates to about 400 drops, and the dropper allows for measuring the dose without a measuring spoon.

Ingredients

• Water - the base of the liquid formula
• Sodium iodide
• Potassium iodate
• Sodium iodate
• Potassium iodide
• Iodine total: 150 µg in a 10-drop dose, 100% RDI
• Free from glycerin, propylene glycol, and preservatives

This list is short, and that is its practical feature. The base is just water, so the liquid remains watery and tasteless, and the drops disperse in water or juice immediately. The declared 150 µg refers to the content of the element itself in the portion, not the mass of the salts used; if you compare products based on a specific chemical form, check the division of these 150 µg among the four compounds on the packaging. The manufacturer describes the product as vegan, laboratory-tested, and sourced from organic farming, and declares the absence of GMOs and microplastics.

Specification

• Form: liquid water in a bottle with a dropper
• Volume: 15 ml, about 400 drops
• Porcja dzienna: 10 kropli
• Jod w porcji: 150 µg, 100% RWS
• Formy jodu: jodek sodu, jodan potasu, jodan sodu, jodek potasu
• Manufacturer's declarations: vegan, preservative-free, GMO-free
• Bez gliceryny, glikolu propylenowego i mikroplastiku
• Storage: up to 25 °C, away from light, in a closed container
• After opening: use within 12 months
• Number of doses in the bottle: check the packaging

How to use

The manufacturer provides one scheme and does not differentiate it based on the time of day:

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Measure 10 drops - that is the entire daily dose
• Dodaj je do wody, soku lub innego napoju
• Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.

The manufacturer does not recommend taking the drops directly under the tongue, but rather diluting them in a drink - and it's worth sticking to this, as it sets the method of using its formula. The drink can be anything, but it's easier to measure drops into a clear glass than into a coffee mug, where you can't see how much has already been added. A strong shake before each use is not just a formality: with a water solution of mineral salts, sediment at the bottom is natural, and without mixing, the first and last portions from the bottle will not be the same. Choose the time of day so that it can be maintained throughout the entire package, as iodine taken once a day tolerates routine better than bursts, and with one portion per day, it's easy to miss a day, which cannot be compensated for with a double dose later. After opening, keep the bottle closed, away from light, and use the product within twelve months. The term counts from opening, not from the date on the packaging.

For whom

This product is for someone who wants to supplement iodine separately, rather than alongside a multivitamin, and prefers a liquid form over a tablet. The drop format provides a real advantage: 10 drops is a portion that you add to any drink, without swallowing anything and without an aftertaste. The short ingredient list will be appreciated by those who read labels for unnecessary additives, and the manufacturer describes the product as vegan. However, before reaching for iodine, consider that it is an element whose excess can be as troublesome as a deficiency, and its supplementation interacts with medications used for thyroid diseases. If you are taking such medications, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor about usage instead of adjusting the portion yourself. The manufacturer does not direct this product to children, and check the allergen declaration on the packaging before first use.

Frequently asked questions

Ile jodu jest w jednej porcji?

150 µg in a 10-drop dose, which the manufacturer translates to 100% of the reference intake value for an adult. This is the content of the element, not the mass of the salts used. The entire dose is taken once a day, in one go, not in several smaller doses. Check the distribution of those 150 µg among iodides and iodates on the packaging.

Why are there four forms of iodine in the composition?

This is how the manufacturer built the formulation: sodium iodide, potassium iodate, sodium iodate, and potassium iodide stand next to each other. Iodides and iodates are two different chemical forms of the same element. All four are directly listed in the ingredient list - apart from them, there is only water in the formulation.

How to take the drops?

Shake the bottle well, measure 10 drops, and add them to water, juice, or another drink. The manufacturer does not recommend taking the drops directly under the tongue, so diluting them in a drink is part of the recommended method of use, not just a matter of convenience. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

How long does the bottle last?

The manufacturer states a volume of 15 ml and estimates it at about 400 drops, with a daily dose of 10 drops. Check the number of doses on the packaging - the size of the drops depends on the dropper, the temperature, and how the bottle is held, so the calculation based on the number of drops gives only an approximation. After opening, the product should be used within twelve months, regardless of how much liquid remains.

Variants and category

This product is sold in one size and exclusively in drop form. Next to it, there is bioactive chromium in drops and magnesium in drops with vitamin B6, each with its own mineral composition. All three can be found in the category Supplements.

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More context on the blog: what is missing in a plant-based diet and how to supplement it - iodine is one of the discussed elements there.

Safety and storage

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use. The same applies to individuals taking thyroid medications and those under the care of a specialist due to thyroid diseases - iodine interacts with such medications, and the dose should not be determined independently. Do not use the preparation if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Store the bottle in its closed original packaging, at a temperature up to 25 °C, away from light and out of reach of small children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Do you have a question about the dose or combining with other preparations? Write or call - at u Bucha we will respond before your purchase.