We usually get our body's iodine requirement through diet, food intake. However, with the depletion of iodine in the soil plants are therefore depleted of the mineral. Iodine is essential for the immune system, be it plant or or those that consume the plant or botanical. In recent years you have been made aware about issues regarding food bacterias and microbes, there is a reason, iodine deficiency. So if plants have iodine deficiency it needs to be addressed. Iodine is one of the best disinfectants available and the body needs the iodine. Therefore, using Lugol's iodine as a vegetable and fruit cleaner wash and disinfectant is highly recommended. Water does not suffice, dish soap can be fine, so can bleach or hydrogen peroxide. But the body does not need the minerals in those products, the body needs iodine. So using the Lugol's iodine solution as a fruit and vegetable cleaner is logical and highly recommended. Some people take the Lugol's iodine solution internally, by standards it is regarded toxic just as bleach and hydrogen peroxide are, so we have provided information for those that deem to take it internally. The reason we provide the information is that, information, and it is better to provide the customary practiced guide than to have you take toxic levels of the Lugol's iodine solution. If you have questions regarding taking Lugol's iodine or any iodine supplement internally consult with your health care practitioner.
As a food wash or disinfectant add 1-4 drops to 1 liter of water and soak vegetables and fruit for 3-5 minutes. Shake of solution and process for consumption. Fruits and vegetables are potential sources for food-borene illness. It is essential to take extra care in washing and cleaning your organic fruit that is often fertilized with manure and people eat fruits and vegetables raw, so think about what you are consuming if you do not clean them appropriately. Lugol's iodine solution ahs been used by travelers to foreign lands to wash and clean their fruits and vegetables foe decades.
Iodine is an essential mineral required by the body. We usually get our iodine from the food we eat. However, with the depletion of iodine in the soil over recent years, a supplement is needed. The iodine used in our Lugol's solution is derived from mined crystals, not from shellfish or kelp. Iodine is essential to support normal thyroid, pituitary and pancreatic health. Lugol's iodine solution is available in two strengths, 2.2% and 5%. Our Lugol's iodine solution utilizes potassium iodide, not sodium iodide. Sodium iodide is not recommended for people with heart or blood issues. Iodide is different from iodine, iodine is an atom and iodide is an ion.
Methodology
One drop if body weight is 150 lbs. (68 kg.) or less; two drops for body weight of more than 150 lbs. Each drop vertical contains 6.25 mg. of iodine. Our iodine is derived from mined iodine crystals.
Fruit/Vegetable Wash
In a clean sink or bowel, add one to two drops of 5% Lugol's per quart of water. If using 2.2% Lugols iodine add two to four drops per liter of water. Dip leafy such as lettuce or spinach for 2-3 minutes and rinse with water. For fruits or vegetables with think skin use a vegetable bush and then submerge in Lugol's iodine solution wash for 3 to 7 minutes. Always clean your counter area with the Lugols iodine solution wash before you process the fruits and vegetables. Also use the solution to rinse your utensils.
Usage
Take two to three times per week such as on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Take on an empty stomach about 20 minutes before eating in an 8 oz. (236 ml.) glass of distilled or purified water with one tsp. of apple cider vinegar. You can also apply the iodine externally by painting a small area the size of a quarter on the inside of the elbow using the dropper. If you are using the iodine externally it is recommended you apply it daily.
Ingredients
5% Iodine and 10% Potassium Iodide and 85% Distilled Water.
Servings
600 vertical drops
Contraindications and Warnings:
Not to be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
All iodine products can be toxic, or even deadly, if taken in excessive amounts.
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This section of Contraindications and Warnings will continually be updated.
FDA Statement:
This product has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is, therefore, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
