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Trace minerals

Iodine

Thyroid hormones

Thyroid hormone (T3/T4) synthesis.

Daily target
150 mcg
FDA Daily Value
Upper limit
1100 mcg
Tolerable Upper Intake
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Upper-limit caution

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Iodine is 1100 mcg per day. Routine intakes above this level — counting food + supplements — raise the risk of adverse effects. Multivitamins, fortified foods, and standalone supplements stack faster than people expect.

How Iodine appears on labels

Supplement labels list Iodine under several names depending on the chemical form used. Any of these on an ingredients panel counts toward your Iodine intake:

  • iodine
  • potassium iodide
  • kelp

Deep dive

For mechanism of action, dosing protocols, evidence grade, and interaction warnings on Iodine, see the full encyclopedia entry:

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Medical disclaimer. This page is educational and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Targets and upper limits are general adult reference values; individual needs vary by age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context.