In this video, you'll learn the nootropic brain benefits of Iodine. Including different forms of Iodine like Lugol's solution. And why supplementing with nascent iodine is a waste of time and money.

Iodine is critical to optimal cognition and brain health. In fact, your nootropic stack may not work as well if you're deficient in Iodine. And most in our Western culture are low in Iodine.

In this video you'll find the recommended dosage, type of Iodine to get as a supplement, and possible side effects.

Iodine is an essential trace element that combines with the amino acid tyrosine to form thyroid hormones T4 and T3. Within your brain, T4 is converted to T3 by selenium which then affects gene expression controlling metabolism within cells. Iodine is critical for activating the catecholamines dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.

Iodine deficiency is recognized as the most common cause of preventable brain damage in the world. Even moderate deficiency results in a loss of at least 10 – 15 IQ points. And the reason I’ve added Iodine to our list of essential nootropics.

00:30 Why you're likely deficient in Iodine
03:49 How Iodine works in your brain
05:31 How Iodine affects GABA, serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine
08:33 Brain benefits of supplementing with Iodine
11:00 How Iodine feels when you take it as a supplement
11:35 Clinical research on Iodine and cognition
12:28 Iodine dosage and why you need to take it with Selenium, Vitamin C and magnesium
14:54 Iodine side effects
16:02 Form of Iodine to buy as a supplement and types to stay away from

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