Aura Care Iod 15ml

Iod in Drops Aura Care - four iodine compounds in a 15 ml bottle

Iodine in drops has a composition that can be summed up in one sentence: water and four iodine compounds, without an oil carrier, without sweeteners, and without preservatives. The daily serving is 10 drops and provides 150 µg of iodine, which is 100% of the reference intake value for an adult. 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 places them side by side in one formulation. Iodine helps in the proper production of thyroid hormones and in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. The bottle has 15 ml, which the manufacturer translates to about 400 drops, and the dropper allows for measuring the serving without a measuring spoon.

Ingredients

• Water - base of the liquid formula
• Sodium iodide
• Potassium iodate
• Sodium iodate
• Potassium iodide
• Iodine total: 150 µg in a serving of 10 drops, 100% RI
• Without glycerin, without propylene glycol, without preservatives

This list is short, and that is its practical feature. The base is pure water, so the liquid remains watery and tasteless, and the drops disperse in water or juice immediately. The manufacturer describes the product as vegan, laboratory-tested, and sourced from organic farming, and declares the absence of GMOs and microplastics.

Specification

How to use

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

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Measure 10 drops - this is the entire daily serving
• Add them to water, juice, or another beverage
• Do not exceed the recommended daily serving

The manufacturer does not recommend taking the drops directly under the tongue, only diluting them in a drink - and it is worth sticking to this, as it establishes the method of using its formulation. The drink can be any, but it is easier to measure drops into a clear glass than into a coffee cup, where it is not visible how much has already been added.

Strong shaking before each use is not a formality: with a water solution of mineral salts, sediment at the bottom is natural, and without mixing, the first and last servings 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 spurts, and with one serving per day, it is 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 package.

For whom

This preparation is for someone who wants to supplement iodine separately, not alongside a multivitamin, and prefers a liquid form over a tablet. The drop format offers a real advantage: 10 drops is a serving that you add to any drink, without swallowing anything and without an aftertaste. The short composition 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 the use instead of determining the dose yourself. The manufacturer also does not direct this preparation to children, and check the allergen declaration on the package before first use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much iodine is in one serving?

150 µg in a serving of 10 drops, 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 serving is taken once a day, in one go, not in several smaller doses.

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 - besides 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 beverage. 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 a matter of convenience. Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.

How long does the bottle last?

The manufacturer states a capacity of 15 ml and estimates it at about 400 drops, with a daily serving of 10 drops. After opening, the product should be used within twelve months, regardless of how much liquid remains.

Variants and category

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

Related articles

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 those 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 of up to 25 °C, away from light, and out of reach of small children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

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