The human body uses iodine to maintain normal development and proper metabolic balance. There are many forms of iodine. All of the types that are safe to consume for humans are the iodide form, which includes potassium iodide, sodium iodide (the form added to salt), and nascent iodine. Considering its importance to human health, it may be surprising that some forms of iodine, including elemental iodine, are toxic to humans. Elemental iodine damages tissue upon contact. High concentrations of iodine solutions can cause chemical burns, or worse. That's why warning […]