Nascent Iodine 20% Drops — Maximum-Strength Ionic Iodine in Purified Water & Vegetable Glycerin

20% Nascent Iodine from Lugols Originals is an atomized, ionic-form iodine supplement in a base of purified water and vegetable glycerin — no alcohol, no artificial additives. At 20%, this is the highest-concentration formula in the Nascent Iodine lineup: ten times the iodine per drop compared to the 2% entry-level strength, and twice the per-drop yield of the 10% formula. This product is a distinct formulation from our Lugol’s Solution line, which uses molecular iodine and potassium iodide in a water-only base. The 20% strength is designed for users who have already established a routine with ionic iodine at a lower concentration, know their preferred serving size precisely, and want the most concentrated glycerin-based formula available — or who have been directed to this specific strength by a practitioner or community recommendation.

What Is Nascent Iodine?

Nascent Iodine is a category of liquid iodine supplement in which iodine is prepared in an atomized or ionic form, typically in a glycerin or water base. The term “nascent” is widely used across the supplement industry to describe this preparation style — it is a product category name, not a claim about a unique physiological mechanism. Some users report preferring the taste and texture of glycerin-based ionic iodine over alcohol- or potassium iodide-based alternatives; this is a matter of personal preference, not a clinically established advantage. Lugols Originals’ Nascent Iodine is manufactured in the U.S.A. using high-purity iodine in purified water with food-grade vegetable glycerin.

What makes the 20% strength distinct:

✔ Concentration: 20% — the highest in the Nascent Iodine lineup; 10x the iodine per drop vs. the 2% formula; 2x vs. the 10% formula
✔ Base: Purified water + food-grade vegetable glycerin — no alcohol, no potassium iodide
✔ Serving efficiency: Very few drops per serving needed — the highest iodine yield per drop in the lineup
✔ Storage: Shelf-stable in amber glass — a practical choice for long-term stockpiling and emergency preparedness supply
✔ Supply: One 2oz amber glass dropper bottle = approximately 30-day supply at standard serving
✔ Packaging: Amber glass dropper bottle — no plastic contact with the solution
✔ Origin: Made in the U.S.A. by Lugols Originals

Who This Is For

Established ionic iodine users who have confirmed their preferred serving size at a lower concentration and want the maximum per-drop yield available in a glycerin-based formula
Functional and alternative medicine followers directed to 20% Nascent Iodine by a practitioner or community recommendation, comparison-shopping on purity, sourcing, and concentration
Emergency preparedness and long-term storage buyers who want the highest-concentration, most compact iodine source available in shelf-stable amber glass — ideal for stockpiling where bottle count and storage space matter
Experienced clean-label supplement buyers who want a traceable, minimal-ingredient ionic iodine source at maximum concentration — purified water, vegetable glycerin, and iodine, nothing else

New to Nascent Iodine? Start with our 2% Nascent Iodine to establish your preferred serving size before stepping up to higher concentrations. Looking for a step below maximum strength? See our 10% Nascent Iodine.

How to Use

Add the recommended number of drops to a glass of water, juice, or another beverage. Use the included glass dropper for consistent, precise measurement. At 20%, each drop delivers the highest iodine yield in the lineup — use care when measuring, start with fewer drops than you used at any lower concentration, 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 — the original 1829 formula. Nascent Iodine from Lugols Originals uses an atomized, ionic form of iodine in purified water and food-grade vegetable glycerin, with no potassium iodide and no alcohol. The practical difference most users notice is taste and texture: the glycerin base produces a milder, smoother flavor. Whether one form is physiologically superior to the other is not established by clinical evidence — the choice is typically a matter of personal preference or practitioner recommendation.

Is 20% Nascent Iodine appropriate for first-time users?

No. 20% is the highest-concentration formula in the lineup and is intended for users who have already established a routine with ionic iodine at a lower strength and know their preferred serving size precisely. If you are new to Nascent Iodine, start with 2% or 5%. If you have been directed to 20% specifically by a practitioner, follow that guidance.

Why do preparedness buyers choose 20% over lower concentrations?

At 20%, you need very few drops per serving — the highest iodine yield per drop in the lineup. This means a given bottle volume goes further in terms of serving count than any lower-concentration formula. Combined with the shelf-stable amber glass packaging and compact 2oz bottle format, the 20% formula is a practical choice for users building a long-term iodine supply where storage space and bottle count matter. Store in a cool, dark location away from direct light and heat to preserve solution integrity over time.

How is Nascent Iodine made?

Lugols Originals’ Nascent Iodine is manufactured in the U.S.A. using high-purity iodine prepared in an atomized/ionic form and suspended in purified water with food-grade vegetable glycerin. No alcohol, no artificial additives, no fillers.

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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