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I8.5

Iodine

Moderate safety

MtQ5.0

MitoQ

High safety

Evidence

Evidence Score8.5/10

Studies: 50

Meta-analyses: 16

Evidence Score5/10

Studies: 7

Meta-analyses: 0

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

220mcg

Best Time:

Morning · with food (preferred)

Take with food

Form:

Potassium iodide (most common and studied)

Dosage:

10-20mg daily

Best Time:

Morning

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Oral capsule (mitoquinol mesylate, 10-20 mg)

What you'll notice

⚖️ Thyroid Normalizationpositive

4-12 weeks

⚡ Energy Improvementpositive

4-8 weeks

🩸 Improved Endothelial Functionpositive

Acute to 6 weeks

🫁 Lowered Liver Enzymespositive

4 weeks

🧠 No Effect on Parkinson'sneutral

12 months

Safety

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Hyperthyroidism
Hashimoto's (use with extreme caution)
Dermatitis herpetiformis

Drug Interactions:

Thyroid medications
Lithium
Antithyroid drugs (methimazole, propylthiouracil)

Side Effects:

Thyroid dysfunctionMetallic tasteAcne/skin breakout

High safety

Contraindications:

None established at studied doses; consult a clinician if pregnant, nursing, or on the medications below

Drug Interactions:

Blood pressure medications
Anticoagulants (warfarin)

Side Effects:

GI upset / abdominal discomfortHeadache

Works well with

enhances

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