Iodine is an acidic non-metallic Micromineral. Iodine itself is a poisonous Gas. It is the Iodide form (negatively charged ions, i.e. salt) of Iodine which is essential to humans.

The chemical symbol for Iodine is I.

Health Benefits:

• Arrhythmias may occur as a result of an Iodine deficiency
• Congestive Heart Failure may occur as a result of an Iodine deficiency
• deafness may occur as a result of an Iodine deficiency
• may cause dry eyes
• may help prevent some types of Cancer
• can kill many types of Detrimental Bacteria and Fungi
• may increase the Basal Metabolic Rate
• involved in the production of energy 
• Goiter may occur as a result of Iodine deficiency
• may cause weight loss in persons afflicted by Obesity
• Iodine deficiency in mothers during Pregnancy may result in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in offspring
• Iodine deficiency in mothers during Pregnancy may result in Mental Retardation in offspring
• Iodine deficiency (prior to and immediately after birth) may be an underlying cause of Multiple Sclerosis
• impaired intelligence may occur as a result of an Iodine deficiency
• impaired learning ability may occur as a result of an Iodine deficiency
• Parkinson's Disease may occur as a result of an Iodine deficiency
• may improve the health of the teeth
• may alleviate many cases of Pharyngitis (sore Throat) where the underlying cause of Pharyngitis is a Virus
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease may occur as a result of Iodine deficiency
• may reverse some cases of Ovarian Cysts
• may alleviate dry hair
• may improve the health of nails
• Dry Skin may occur as a symptom of Iodine deficiency
• may alleviate Tinea
• may facilitate the body's absorption of Carbohydrates
• may facilitate the conversion of Beta-Carotene to Vitamin A
• utilized daily for the production of Thyroid Hormones
• may alleviate Radiation Sickness
• may facilitate the excretion of Arsenic and Aluminium from the body

Iodine is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.

Iodine is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.