12-22-2010 I have had this product now for 8 days and I have lost 8 pounds! But before I continue with my review let me pre-warn you: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! Do some google "research" about Iodine deficiencies, thyroid problems, and too much Iodine before you decide to take this product. I have read some people's blog about getting to much Iodine and feeling sick or not seeing any affects. If this happens, stop taking it. From what I have most people have enough Iodine in their diet if they use Iodized salt(which is in most table salt) or have a diet rich in sea vegetables, yogurt, cow's milk, eggs, strawberries and mozzarella cheese. I am a flexi-vegan so I probably don't get enough Iodine. A LITTLE BACKGROUND YOU MAY RELATE TO: I have been feeling VERY tired lately and very foggy, almost like pregnancy. I know that the tired foggy feeling is due hormonal changes. After the perceived noticeable change in my hormonal levels, one of my wisdom teeth started coming in rapidly after it had been steadily growing in for over 6 months. I was also starting to get cysts, which I had never experienced. I am a VERY healthy eater( I do love chocolate and homemade baked goods) and I love to exercise and I'm pretty athletic (even obese I can still walk/run 5-10 miles with no problem) but because of the general tired feeling I had I hadn't really exercised on a consistent basis (average 4-8 times a month). Since I was a little girl my weight has always fluctuated(but have always been athletic) and I was told by someone that maybe I had thyroid issues but disregarded that because that person was nuts. MY RESULTS As soon as I took my first 2 drops (about 1 cc each) I noticed a significant change. It was the same feeling you get when you are very dehydrated and then drink water, a rush of change in your body. It was crazy! My wisdom tooth was throbbing and that pain went away in hours. I have had bad back problems for 15 years and always experience pain after exercise. I went for a 5 mile walk and had no pain! (I am still limited in how long I can hold heavy things). My thoughts are much clearer and I have a more acute awareness. Quite honestly now that I can think more clearly I see how foggy my thoughts have been for almost 2 decades. I have lost a pound a day since I have started and have made no changes in my diet. I even caught a cold from my son and the cold effects do not seem as bad MY HOPES Since I do eat fairly healthy I am hoping that I will continue to loose weight to reflect my current lifestyle. I don't want to get my hopes up because it is almost to good to be true but so far what I have seen is amazing! Even if I don't loose any more weight just the relief of the Back pain is enough results for me!!! I will keep updating periodically. Update 4-16-2011 So I have to be honest I stopped using this stuff at the end of January but it still remained to be very effective until the last day that I used it. The weight that I lost stayed gone (total about 15 pounds) and my Back pain disappeared while I was taking this stuff. I looked at my empty bottle and realized I had forgotten to order more. My Back pain continued after I discontinued use. I spoke with someone who is training in Ayurvedic medicine and she actually recommended a higher dose of iodine. This iodine is only 2% and contains potassium. I am potassium deficient so this is probably why it worked so well for me. I gave some to a neighbor and they said it caused them headaches but she did have extra natural energy that she appreciated. The person that I know who is training in Aryuvedic medicine said that if you put some on your skin and let it absorb if it disappears than it probably means that your body is deficient. Even though our salt is iodized, compared to most eastern cultures we take in significantly less iodine and have higher rates of cancer and obesity. I would recommend this product as a good starter before taking a less highly concentrated version or if taking a higher potency of iodine seems to give you negative affects