Nascent Iodine · Mid-Strength Ionic Formula

5% Nascent Iodine Drops

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$29.99
2oz bottle · ~30-day supply at standard dosing
  • Ionic-form iodine in purified water + food-grade vegetable glycerin
  • No alcohol, no artificial additives
  • About $0.99/day at the standard 30-day dosing guide
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and has not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a thyroid condition.
Made in the USA
Amber glass bottle
Ships from the USA

Ingredients & Dosage

5% Nascent Iodine Drops — Mid-Strength Ionic Iodine in Purified Water & Vegetable Glycerin

5% Nascent Iodine from Lugol's Original's is an atomized, ionic-form iodine supplement containing potassium iodide (KI) in a base of purified water and food-grade vegetable glycerin — no alcohol, no artificial additives. This is a distinct formulation from our Lugol's Solution line, which uses molecular iodine and potassium iodide in a water-only base.

What Is Nascent Iodine?

Nascent Iodine is a category of liquid iodine supplement in which iodine — an essential trace mineral your body uses for normal thyroid hormone production — is prepared in an atomized or ionic form, typically in a glycerin or water base. Lugol's Original's Nascent Iodine is manufactured in the U.S.A. using high-purity iodine in purified water with food-grade vegetable glycerin.

What makes the 5% strength distinct:

  • ✔ Concentration: 5% — 2.5x the iodine per drop vs. our 2% formula
  • ✔ Base: Potassium iodide (KI) in purified water + food-grade vegetable glycerin — no alcohol
  • ✔ Packaging: Amber glass dropper bottle — no plastic contact with the solution
  • ✔ Supply: 2oz bottle = approximately 30-day supply at standard serving
  • ✔ Origin: Made in the U.S.A. by Lugol's Original's

Who This Is For

  • Users who prefer a glycerin-based, alcohol-free liquid iodine over a water-only formula
  • Established ionic iodine users who have confirmed their preferred serving size
  • Clean-label buyers who want a traceable, minimal-ingredient ionic iodine source
  • Long-term supply buyers who want a shelf-stable iodine source in amber glass

New to Nascent Iodine? Start with our 2% Nascent Iodine. Looking for more? See our 10% Nascent Iodine.

How to Use

Add the recommended number of drops to water or juice. Use the included glass dropper for precise measurement, and follow the serving guidance on the label. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medications, or have a known sensitivity to iodine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Nascent Iodine and Lugol's Solution?

Lugol's Solution uses molecular iodine and potassium iodide in purified water. Nascent Iodine uses potassium iodide (KI) in purified water and food-grade vegetable glycerin, with no alcohol. The glycerin base produces a milder, smoother flavor — the choice is typically a matter of personal preference or practitioner recommendation.

How is Nascent Iodine made?

Manufactured in the U.S.A. using high-purity iodine in an atomized/ionic form, suspended in purified water with food-grade vegetable glycerin. No alcohol, no artificial additives, no fillers.

Is 5% Nascent Iodine shelf-stable?

Yes — stable when stored in a cool, dark location away from direct light and heat. Store the amber glass dropper bottle away from direct light and heat.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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How to Use

Add the recommended number of drops to a full glass of water or juice — never take it undiluted. Use the included glass dropper to measure, and follow the serving guidance on the label or from your healthcare provider.

More on taking liquid iodine →

Manufactured in the USA
Amber glass, no plastic contact
4 Concentrations — 2% – 20%
Backed by the Iodine Journal
Learn more about Nascent Iodine →
CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What real customers say

We don't publish a blended star average across every strength and size — read the full, unfiltered review wall on our homepage.
"It is everything I expected and the service was fantastic. I will be back!"
— Larry P. 2% Nascent Iodine · Nov 2020
"This is a must have supplement and I always buy mine here. I urge people to research Iodine and send them your website. They have great sales and good customer service. Very pleased."
— Silvina K. 10% Lugol's Solution 4oz · Feb 2024
"Love this company's iodine and their staff who are attentive and friendly. Thank you Lugol's Naturals!"
— Amy H. 7% Lugol's Solution 4oz · Mar 2023
Reviews shown in the reviewer's own words, collected through Stamped. Individual experiences vary.
Glycerin base, no alcohol
Potassium iodide in purified water and food-grade vegetable glycerin — a milder, smoother flavor than a water-only formula.
Made in the USA
Manufactured domestically with high-purity iodine, in an amber glass dropper bottle — no plastic contact with the solution.
Dosing you control
Precise, adjustable drop-based dosing — added straight to water or juice.
WHY NASCENT IODINE

Nascent Iodine is a liquid iodine supplement in which iodine — an essential trace mineral your body uses for normal thyroid hormone production — is prepared in an atomized, ionic form. Ours is potassium iodide in purified water with food-grade vegetable glycerin: no alcohol, no artificial additives. It's a distinct formulation from our water-only Lugol's Solution, available in four strengths — 2%, 5%, 10% and 20% — and made in the U.S.A.

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Glycerin base

Food-grade vegetable glycerin instead of alcohol, for a milder, smoother taste.

02

Four strengths

2%, 5%, 10% and 20%, so you can pick the concentration that fits your routine with your provider.

03

Amber glass, light-protected

Iodine solutions degrade in light — every bottle ships in amber glass with a glass dropper.

04

Backed by the Iodine Journal

Our editorial library covers dosing, formulation, and the actual evidence — no disease claims, just the facts.

THE HONEST COMPARISON

Nascent Iodine vs. Lugol's Solution vs. Iodine Tablets

Feature
Nascent Iodine
Lugol's Solution
Tablets
Iodine form
Ionic potassium iodide
Molecular I₂ + iodide
Varies by brand
Base
Purified water + vegetable glycerin
Purified water
Tablet binders
Dosing control
Drop-by-drop, adjustable
Drop-by-drop, adjustable
Fixed per tablet
Alcohol
None
Formulated without alcohol
Varies by brand
Made in the USA
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Varies by brand
General product-format comparison, not a medical recommendation. Consult a healthcare provider to choose what's right for you.
HOW TO USE

Taking Nascent Iodine

STEP 01

Measure your drops

Use the glass dropper to measure the number of drops your provider recommends.

STEP 02

Dilute fully

Stir drops into a full glass of water or juice — never taken undiluted.

STEP 03

Take consistently

Same time each day makes a routine easier to keep and easier to track.

STEP 04

Store away from light

Keep the amber bottle capped, upright, and out of direct sunlight and heat.

THE FORMULA

A formula, not a fad

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Alcohol — a vegetable glycerin base instead
5%
This page's concentration — 2% – 20% sold as separate listings
30
Days per 2oz bottle at standard dosing
USA
Where it's made and bottled
COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything about Nascent Iodine

Is Nascent Iodine safe to take every day?

Many people use iodine as part of a daily routine, but the right amount is individual. Follow the serving guidance on the label and talk with a healthcare provider before starting — especially if you take thyroid medication or have a known sensitivity to iodine.

What's the difference between the strengths?

The formula is the same; only the concentration changes. A higher percentage means more iodine per drop — for example, 5% has 2.5x the iodine per drop of our 2% formula. Each strength is its own product listing.

What's the difference between Nascent Iodine and Lugol's Solution?

Lugol's Solution uses molecular iodine and potassium iodide in purified water. Nascent Iodine uses potassium iodide in purified water and food-grade vegetable glycerin, with no alcohol. The glycerin base gives a milder, smoother flavor — the choice is usually personal preference or your practitioner's recommendation.

Can I take this while pregnant or nursing?

Talk to your healthcare provider before using any iodine supplement while pregnant or nursing.

How should I store an opened bottle?

Keep it capped and upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct light and heat. The amber glass bottle helps protect the solution from light.

What if I miss a dose?

Pick up with your usual routine. If you're unsure how to adjust, ask your healthcare provider.

PAIRS WELL WITH
5% Lugol's Solution Iodine Drops
The original 1829 two-ingredient formula: molecular iodine and potassium iodide in purified water.
$24.99
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Made in the USA

Manufactured and bottled domestically.

Amber glass

Glass dropper bottle — no plastic contact with the solution.

2% – 20% strengths

Four concentrations across our Nascent Iodine line.

Iodine Journal

A growing library on dosing, formulation, and the evidence.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking thyroid medication, or managing a thyroid condition.
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