10 Iodine Facts

Here's an iodine fact that may be useful to you someday. While iodine is essential for proper nutrition, some people develop an allergy to the element. Usually this manifests as an itchy rash where you might have been swabbed with iodine-based disinfectant. However, if you are allergic to iodine and undergo a medical procedure using the element, you could be at risk for experiencing anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening reaction. Good to know, right?... 10 Iodine Facts