In the know about IODINE
Your at-a-glance guide to iodine: what it is, where you can find it, and why you need it
Dr Justine Butler VIVA!HEALTH
nutritional advice
Viva!Health is a part of the vegan charity Viva! Dr Justine Butler is Senior Health Researcher & Writer here. We monitor scientific research linking diet to health and provide accurate information on which you can make informed choices about the food you eat. For more information see vivahealth.org.uk
When people think of iodine, they think of the orange-brown antiseptic used to disinfect wounds in popular films. Every WW1 soldier carried a bottle in his kitbag. But iodine has another purpose, this important mineral is essential for human health and a deficiency can lead to serious problems.