06/02/2026
Kinda crazy nobody's talking about this 👇
Why we always test iodine with ovulation acne.
Let's get a lil nerdy 🤓
Iodine is an essential nutrient needed for a LOT of functions in the body (thyroid, breasts, brain, etc).
But little competitors can block iodine from working ❌
Remember 8th grade biology class & the halogens on the periodic table? At the top is fluorine, then chlorine, then bromine, & THEN iodine.
They all compete. & guess who's often losing? Yep…iodine.
🛑 quick disclaimer: the answer is NOT to just go take iodine supps. Doing too much w/o proper prepping can do more harm than good.
We're exposed to fluoride in water & dental products, chlorine in pools, & bromine in baked goods…
Yes, iodine is in some salts but what we get from that is low (& debatable). That's IF you're using iodized salt, which a lot of us (🙋♀️) opt out of.
These other halogens kick iodine out of its spot, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, estrogen dominance, breast pain, constipation, fertility struggles, ACNE…
These are all warning signs 🚩 we look for with clients that halogens need investigated.
Especially true during ovulation. Histamine rises with estrogen, & when you ovulate, you hit a peak. Without proper iodine levels, your body doesn't have the tools it needs to metabolize histamine.....leading to breakouts. 😬
Iodine is one piece of the story ⤵
The can't-skip ingredients for clear skin:
1️⃣ Strong Metabolism
2️⃣ Nourished Gut
3️⃣ Optimized Minerals (including iodine)
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