30ml 15% White Iodine Solution Max Strength Decolourised Clear Solution

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But when all of the iodine had reacted with the sodium thiosulfate, I was left with a stark white solution. I tested to make sure no iodine was left over by adding in another drop of starch - no reaction. So, this seems to be the endpoint. I still have about 2/3 of the nail to go. Showed my GP the toe and asked if he had ever heard of using decolorized Iodine. He said it works for him.” Ruth says “polishing” her nails with iodine really works: The iodine content in nori varies between 16–43 mcg per gram, or about 11–29% of the daily value ( 8, 9). The melting and boiling points of iodine are the highest among the halogens, conforming to the increasing trend down the group, since iodine has the largest electron cloud among them that is the most easily polarised, resulting in its molecules having the strongest van der Waals interactions among the halogens. Similarly, iodine is the least volatile of the halogens, though the solid still can be observed to give off purple vapor. [21] Due to this property iodine is commonly used to demonstrate sublimation directly from solid to gas, which gives rise to a misconception that it does not melt in atmospheric pressure. [27] Because it has the largest atomic radius among the halogens, iodine has the lowest first ionisation energy, lowest electron affinity, lowest electronegativity and lowest reactivity of the halogens. [21] Structure of solid iodine If you may become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, you should meet the recommended intake of iodine before pregnancy to ensure that iodine stores are optimised

You need iodine from the very early stages of pregnancy. Having enough iodine in the diet for several months before pregnancy is very important. Your body is able to build up good stores of iodine in the thyroid, which can help it to function well during pregnancy, particularly in the early stages. So, it is crucial that if you are of childbearing age, especially when planning a pregnancy, you should meet the adult recommendation for iodine intake. Bath, S. C. (2019). "The effect of iodine deficiency during pregnancy on child development." Proc Nutr Soc 78(2): 150-160. Anyone who avoids fish and/or dairy products (e.g. due to allergy or intolerance) could be at risk of iodine deficiency. Therefore, vegetarians and particularly vegans, are at risk of iodine deficiency. As there are few plant-based sources of iodine, it may be necessary to consider a suitable iodine-containing supplement (see below).

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I have been using decolorized iodine three or four times a week for the past four weeks. It appears to have arrested and begun to reverse the progress of my toenail fungus.” ET says it is working and his doctor agrees: The longest-lived of the radioactive isotopes of iodine is iodine-129, which has a half-life of 15.7millionyears, decaying via beta decay to stable xenon-129. [29] Some iodine-129 was formed along with iodine-127 before the formation of the Solar System, but it has by now completely decayed away, making it an extinct radionuclide that is nevertheless still useful in dating the history of the early Solar System or very old groundwaters, due to its mobility in the environment. Its former presence may be determined from an excess of its daughter xenon-129. [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] Traces of iodine-129 still exist today, as it is also a cosmogenic nuclide, formed from cosmic ray spallation of atmospheric xenon: these traces make up 10 −14 to 10 −10 of all terrestrial iodine. It also occurs from open-air nuclear testing, and is not hazardous because of its very long half-life, the longest of all fission products. At the peak of thermonuclear testing in the 1960s and 1970s, iodine-129 still made up only about 10 −7 of all terrestrial iodine. [35] Excited states of iodine-127 and iodine-129 are often used in Mössbauer spectroscopy. [21] I was careful to apply to all areas of the nail – and underneath what nails pieces were there. Some additional tips: file, scrub, and clip on and around the nail to get as much ‘debris’ away and allow the medicine to work. due to the very weak hydrogen bonding between hydrogen and iodine, though its salts with very large and weakly polarising cations such as Cs + and NR + We can thank Napoleon for the discovery of iodine. His role was indirect, though. You may remember that Napoleon was ambitious. He wanted to dominate Europe. The Napoleonic wars lasted, off and on, from 1803 until 1815. The French were fighting Britain, Sweden, Russia, Naples, Prussia, Sicily, Austria, Portugal, Spain and a few countries we have probably forgotten.

The amount of iodine in milk and dairy differs greatly based on the iodine content in the cattle feed and the use of iodine-containing disinfectants during milking ( 13). Farebrother J, Zimmermann MB, Andersson M. Excess iodine intake: sources, assessment, and effects on thyroid function. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2019 Jun;1446(1):44-65. Leung, A. M., E. N. Pearce and L. E. Braverman (2009). "Iodine content of prenatal multivitamins in the United States." N Engl J Med 360(9): 939-940. In early periodic tables, iodine was often given the symbol J, for Jod, its name in German. [20] Properties [ edit ] Iodine vapour in a flask. There are currently no official recommendations for people in the UK to take an iodine supplement. It is better to meet iodine recommendations through diet where possible. Most adults following a healthy, balanced diet that contains milk, dairy products and fish, should be able to meet their iodine requirements. If you do not consume sufficient iodine-rich foods, a supplement containing iodine may be useful.Cottage cheese is one of the best sources of iodine. One cup of cottage cheese provides 65 mcg, while one ounce of cheddar cheese provides about 12 mcg ( 15). Public Health England (2020). National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS): Results from years 9 to 11 of the Rolling Programme (2016 to 2017 and 2018 to 2019). Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/ndns-results-from-years-9-to-11-2016-to-2017-and-2018-to-2019 (accessed 18 January 2021). It is also important to ensure that intake of iodine is adequate whilst breastfeeding, so that breast milk contains enough iodine for the baby at a time when the brain is still developing. Where is iodine found in the diet? Iodine is a mineral that is important for health and comes from the diet. It is a key part of the thyroid hormones needed for many body processes including growth, metabolism and for the development of a baby’s brain during pregnancy and early life. What happens if my intake of iodine is not enough?

Yes – excessive iodine intake can cause thyroid problems and should be avoided. Kelp and seaweed are food sources that are likely to lead to excessive iodine intake. It is difficult to say how much is too much, as this varies between people. If you have thyroid disease or are already iodine deficient, an iodine intake that would be considered normal for the general population may affect you. However, as a rough guide, intake in adults should not exceed 600 mcg/day. Who is at risk of iodine deficiency?Eveleigh, E. R., L. J. Coneyworth, A. Avery and S. J. M. Welham (2020). "Vegans, Vegetarians, and Omnivores: How Does Dietary Choice Influence Iodine Intake? A Systematic Review." Nutrients 12(6). It meant that I could not fake nice nails by sanding then polishing. I had to cut away as much of the nail as I could, and leave unpolished, AND expose my nails for others to see. (Opened toed sandals help them get fresh air.) Having enough iodine during pregnancy is important as iodine is crucial for the development of the baby’s brain The simplest compound of iodine is hydrogen iodide, HI. It is a colourless gas that reacts with oxygen to give water and iodine. Although it is useful in iodination reactions in the laboratory, it does not have large-scale industrial uses, unlike the other hydrogen halides. Commercially, it is usually made by reacting iodine with hydrogen sulfide or hydrazine: [46] 2 I 2 + N 2H 4 H 2O ⟶ 4 HI + N 2

If following a vegetarian or vegan diet with very few rich sources of iodine, consider a suitable iodine-containing supplement U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Iodine Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/ Accessed 9/20/21. In 1873 the French medical researcher Casimir Joseph Davaine (1812–1882) discovered the antiseptic action of iodine. [18] Antonio Grossich (1849–1926), an Istrian-born surgeon, was among the first to use sterilisation of the operative field. In 1908, he introduced tincture of iodine as a way to rapidly sterilise the human skin in the surgical field. [19]

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Zimmermann, M. and F. Delange (2004). "Iodine supplementation of pregnant women in Europe: a review and recommendations." Eur J Clin Nutr 58(7): 979-984. One study found that the average amount of iodine in wakame seaweed from various parts of the world was 66 mcg per gram, or 44% of the daily recommended intake ( 8). Nori