NeuroTabs Iodine 150mcg - Prenatal Supplement
NeuroTabs Iodine 150mcg - Prenatal Supplement
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What's in the pack
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90 tablets per box -
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150mcg of iodine per tablet, as potassium iodate -
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One tablet daily, no complicated schedule -
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Suitable from preconception through pregnancy and breastfeeding -
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A single-nutrient supplement, so it slots alongside your prenatal without doubling up on everything else
This is for you if
- You're trying to conceive and want your iodine covered before you're pregnant
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding and your prenatal doesn't include iodine, or includes very little
- You've reduced your salt intake and want to be sure you're not short
- You'd rather add one specific nutrient than switch your whole prenatal
- Your doctor or midwife has recommended an iodine supplement
Details
Why iodine, and why it's the one people miss
Almost everyone trying to conceive knows about folate. Far fewer know that iodine matters too, and most find out halfway through, usually after they've already committed to a prenatal.
Iodine is what your thyroid uses to make thyroid hormone, and in pregnancy that hormone does something it doesn't do at any other time. For the first several months, before your baby's own thyroid is working, your baby depends entirely on yours. Thyroid hormone drives the development of the brain and nervous system during that period, which is why iodine is treated as a preconception and pregnancy nutrient rather than a general wellness one.
Requirements also rise sharply. Pregnancy and breastfeeding increase how much iodine your body needs, at exactly the point where diet may not be keeping up. South Africa has mandatory salt iodisation, which has improved things considerably at a population level, but two things complicate it individually: most iodised salt in the average diet comes from salt added at home rather than in processed food, and many people are actively reducing salt intake for blood pressure reasons. Doing the right thing for your heart can quietly leave you short of iodine.
That's the gap NeuroTabs fills. One tablet, 150mcg, taken alongside whatever prenatal you're already on.
How to take it
One tablet daily, or as directed by your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. Ideally start when you begin trying to conceive rather than after a positive test, and continue through pregnancy and for as long as you're breastfeeding.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from direct sunlight.
Worth knowing
NeuroTabs is a nutritional supplement, not a medicine. Stick to the recommended dose and don't double up with another supplement containing iodine without checking the combined amount, because more is not better with this nutrient. Both too little and too much iodine can affect thyroid function.
If you have a thyroid condition, take thyroid medication, or have ever been treated for one, speak to your doctor before starting. The same applies if you're taking any prescription medication or managing a diagnosed condition. This isn't a substitute for medical advice.
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Most prenatal supplements are built around folate and iron, which makes sense, because those are the two nutrients everyone has heard of. Iodine tends to be an afterthought, either left out entirely or included at a token amount, and the result is that a lot of people are doing everything right and still missing one of the things that matters most in the first trimester.
NeuroTabs does one job. 150mcg of iodine, one tablet, taken alongside whatever else you're already on. That's deliberately narrow rather than a shortcoming. Combining iodine into a multivitamin means you're locked into that product's decisions about every other nutrient, and if you're already taking a prenatal you like, or a folate supplement, or something for PCOS, the last thing you need is overlap.
It's also the kind of thing that's easiest to sort out now rather than later. The developmental window iodine matters most in overlaps with the weeks before most people know they're pregnant, so the useful time to start is while you're still trying.
- 150mcg of iodine per tablet, as potassium iodate
- Supports thyroid function and your baby's brain and nervous system development
- One tablet daily, from preconception through breastfeeding
About NeuroTabs
What does NeuroTabs do for pregnancy?
NeuroTabs provides iodine, which your thyroid uses to make thyroid hormone. In early pregnancy, before your baby's thyroid develops, your baby relies entirely on yours, and that hormone drives brain and nervous system development. Iodine requirements also rise during pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is why supplementation is commonly recommended.
How much iodine is in each tablet?
150 micrograms (mcg) per tablet, in the form of potassium iodate. That aligns with standard supplementation guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
When should I start taking it, and for how long?
Ideally start when you begin trying to conceive, so it's already in place from the earliest weeks. Continue through pregnancy and for as long as you're breastfeeding. Your doctor or midwife can advise on what's right for your situation.
Do I need iodine if I already take a prenatal?
Check your prenatal's label. Many contain little or no iodine, and some contain a small amount that falls short of pregnancy requirements. If yours already includes a full amount, you don't need to add more. If it doesn't, NeuroTabs fills that gap without changing anything else in your routine.
Isn't salt in South Africa already iodised?
Yes, salt iodisation is mandatory here and it's made a real difference at population level. But most of that iodine comes from salt added during cooking rather than from processed food, and a lot of people are deliberately cutting salt for blood pressure reasons. Combined with the higher requirement in pregnancy, that means individual intake can still fall short.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
Iodine supplementation at this dose is widely used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with any supplement in pregnancy, confirm with your doctor or midwife that it suits your circumstances, particularly if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication.
Can I take too much iodine?
Yes, which is why the dose matters. Both deficiency and excess can affect thyroid function. Stick to one tablet daily and check the labels of any other supplements you're taking so you're not adding iodine from more than one source without realising.
Can I take NeuroTabs with a folate supplement or Stellar-Mama?
Iodine and folate do entirely different jobs and are commonly taken together. If you're pairing NeuroTabs with another supplement, just check whether that product already contains iodine so you're not doubling up.
Where can I buy NeuroTabs in South Africa?
Here, delivered nationwide in 2 to 3 business days. We stock it because iodine is the nutrient most people find out about too late, and because it pairs cleanly with everything else in the range.