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Iodine is a mineral, why is it red on my heavy metals list?

Iodine is a mineral. As stated at the bottom of your heavy metals results page: "Please note these heavy metals are not to be confused with minerals."

Iodine listed in your heavy metals section only, is the halogen derivative of iodine, which is commonly found in refined hand gels and disinfectants.