Active Ingredient:

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Name	Iodine
Description	A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources	Atlantic Kelp; Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum) (Algae); Kelp (Laminaria digitata); Source of Iodine; Kelp; Potassium Iodide (Source of); Bladderwrack; Fucus; Rockweed; Dulse; Red Seaweed; Brown Kelp; Red Kelp; Laminaria; Thallus
Related products	Products that contain Iodine
Reference Links	General Information
	Iodine [MedlinePlus]
	Iodine [ODS-Fact Sheet]
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	Iodine [ClinicalTrials.gov]
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Last updated: 8 April 2013