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Iodine is the thyroid’s raw material—think of it as the spark plug for making thyroid hormones that set your body’s metabolic pace. In pregnancy and breastfeeding, enough iodine helps build a baby’s brain. Topically, iodine is a classic broad‑spectrum antiseptic that quickly knocks down germs on skin.

• Support healthy thyroid function (when intake is low)
• Support fetal development during pregnancy (in iodine‑deficient settings)
• Improve iodine levels in breastfeeding (raise breast‑milk iodine)
• Reduce skin germs as a topical antiseptic

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