Optimox

Iodoral IOD-50

• Contains inorganic iodine in the form of potassium iodide and in unbound form
• General support for the work of the thyroid and endocrine system
• Influences the proper functioning of the central nervous system
• Helps to maintain proper energy metabolism
• Aids in optimal thyroid hormone production
• Supports the hydro-electrolyte management
• 50 mg of elemental iodine in 1 tablet

Optimox Iodoral IOD-50 is a highest quality diet supplement which can be characterized by high iodine content in its watery form and in inorganic form of potassium iodide. This formulation supports the thyroid hormone synthesis and helps to restore optimal function of the thyroid gland.

Inorganic iodine is especially recommended in the case of thyroid disorders, since in this form, iodine is indeed absorbed by thyroid and used to produce its hormones.

Iodine is a trace element indispensable for the proper organism functioning. Its correct supply is essential for, among others, proper operation of thyroid, pituitary gland, heart, muscle and kidneys. Iodine deficiency may lead to thyroid disorders – mainly hypothyroidism which results mostly in the body’s mass increase, lowering the body’s temperature, feeling of cold, lethargy, dry, flaky skin. The deficit of this element may also be a root cause of psychomotor disorders (deterioration of memory and concentration).

Many of us are convinced that the bioavailability of iodine is not related to its intake form. It is commonly head, that at the sea or in mountains, due to the high iodine concentration in the air, local residents do not suffer from its deficiency. Unfortunately, it is an often repeated myth, because the most bioavailable form of this element are iodide salts, large amounts of which are in fact at the coast, but cumulated in the sea water. Despite the implemented iodine prophylaxis, the deficiency of this element is still a common problem, also in Europe.

The ideal way to supply iodine is the consumption of sea fish, other alternative is iodized salt. It should be taken under consideration that seafood are very expensive and the consumption of salt should be limited to 5 grams per day. In this situation, the formulations which contain highly bioavailable forms of this element come to our aid.

Proper functioning of endocrine system
Iodine consumed orally is almost fully bioavailable (absorption form the digestive tract is on a 80-92% level). After reaching the bloodstream iodine ions are absorbed by a special protein - sodium-iodine symporter in thyroid cells. It is responsible for the iodine transfer from blood to the insides of the thyroid follicular cells which main function is to produce hormones.

In a multistage process, during which organolysis of iodine (its incorporation into tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin) occurs, the hormones are created – triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which control the organism’s metabolism. The latter is synthesized in considerably higher quantity and is less metabolically active. It is a specific system protection form excessive increase of metabolic rate.

The availability of the active triiodothyronine is regulated by the target tissues through the content of deiodinases which convert T4 to T3. Its activity is dropping i. a. while conducting long reduction cycles, that is why it is important to properly take care of the endocrine system.

Not only metabolism
On a molecular level, T3 and T4 intensify the synthesis of respiratory chain proteins in cells. To put it in a simple words, their activity is responsible for the increase of oxygen, glucose and fatty acids (form the food or fat tissue) consumption, which leads to energy gain.

In the deficiency state these processes are inhibited, and the excess energy is being stored in the fat tissue, however when the thyroid hormones concentration is increased, the burning processes are intensified and aside from the energy production there is also increased heat production. This results in the release of fatty acids directly form the fat tissue, since the cells are in an energy deficit state.

The right amount of iodine, as well as the availability of thyroid hormones, is also necessary for the proper formation of nervous cells, taking part in theirs myelination. Iodine is an element that helps to maintain adequate intellectual and mental fitness.

Thyroid hormones also participate in the regulation of hydro-electrolyte management, supporting the calcium absorption and bone tissue mineralization. Deficiencies in this area result in the occurrence of edema and excessive bone fragility.

To sum up, Optimox Iodoral IOD-50 is a diet supplement, which helps to fill up the iodine deficiency. This formulation can be an effective support for the thyroid functioning and moreover, the whole organism. It is recommended especially in the case of increased risk of iodine deficiency and to people struggling with thyroid disorders, particularly targeted at its hypothyroidism.