Now Foods, Kelp, 150 mcg, 200 Tablets

Now Foods Kelp – 150 µg iodine from kelp, 200 tablets

Now Foods Kelp is a food supplement in tablet form, each tablet containing 30 mg of kelp (Laminaria spp.) and providing 150 µg of iodine. This is 100% of the nutrient reference value for iodine. Kelp is a large, leafy seaweed belonging to the brown algae family that grows in dense underwater forests in the colder waters of the world's oceans. It has been used for centuries as an everyday food in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisines. The tablet uses the whole plant rather than an isolated extract. The recommended daily dose is one tablet, so a container of 200 tablets lasts more than six months. The product is made in the United States by NOW Foods, a family-owned company that has been producing food supplements since 1968.

Iodine

Iodine is a trace element that the body does not produce itself, so it has to be obtained from food. Iodine is found, for example, in sea fish, seafood, seaweed, iodised salt, dairy products and eggs. Seaweeds take up iodine from seawater, which makes kelp one of the natural sources of iodine. Now Foods Kelp provides 150 µg of iodine in one tablet.

• Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
• Iodine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.

If you are also using a multivitamin or other food supplements containing iodine, take their iodine content into account and consult a physician before use.

How to use?

Take one tablet a day with a meal and swallow it with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Taking the tablet at the same time every day, for example with breakfast or lunch, helps you remember it. After opening, keep the container in a cool, dry place and close the lid well after each use. At the recommended use, one container lasts 200 days.

Key features

• 150 µg iodine per tablet – 100% of the nutrient reference value.
• Whole-plant kelp – each tablet contains 30 mg of kelp (Laminaria spp.).
• 1 tablet a day – 200 tablets, or 200 daily doses.
• Vegetarian coating – according to NOW Foods, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Certifications – according to NOW Foods, non-GMO, kosher and halal.
• Recycled plastic bottle – the bottle is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Kelp is suitable for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with iodine, for example those who rarely eat sea fish and seafood or use little iodised salt. As a plant-based source of iodine, the product is, according to NOW Foods, also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. One tablet a day is easy to add to a daily routine. The product is intended for adults only. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication (especially thyroid medication), taking other iodine supplements or have a medical condition (especially any thyroid disorder).

Ingredients and quality

Besides kelp, the tablet contains microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid of vegetable origin, a vegetarian coating and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin. The product is not made with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. NOW Foods makes and tests its products in GMP-certified production in the United States, using ingredients sourced from around the world. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: United States of America. Brand: Now Foods.