07-09-2014, 19:03
(This post was last modified: 07-09-2014, 19:26 by wishinandhopin.)
Here is a caution to go with the iodine supplementation concept. This doctor does it with lots of patients, but he also has them take selenium to offset any negative side effects. http://chriskresser.com/iodine-for-hypothyroidism-like-gasoline-on-a-fire
And before everyone goes and buys iodine to take in massive doses, here is the debate on it. Very good article with lots to think about: http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/the-great-iodine-debate/
From the article:
The late distinguished researcher Emmanual Cheraskin and his colleagues conducted a survey of reported total number of clinical symptoms and signs (as judged from the Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire) and correlated the findings with average iodine consumption. An intake of approximately 1,000 mcg per day correlated with the lowest number of reported symptoms, that is, the highest level of health.34
Abraham and Brownstein argue that the human iodine requirement is 1,500 mcg per day (1.5 mg) which is difficult to achieve without using seaweed, iodized salt or supplementation. They argue that because of widespread bromide and fluoride toxicity, most people today require between 5 and 50 mg per day, amounts only possible with supplementation; they do note that such supplementation should only be taken under the supervision of a physician to monitor iodine status.35
And before everyone goes and buys iodine to take in massive doses, here is the debate on it. Very good article with lots to think about: http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/the-great-iodine-debate/
From the article:
The late distinguished researcher Emmanual Cheraskin and his colleagues conducted a survey of reported total number of clinical symptoms and signs (as judged from the Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire) and correlated the findings with average iodine consumption. An intake of approximately 1,000 mcg per day correlated with the lowest number of reported symptoms, that is, the highest level of health.34
Abraham and Brownstein argue that the human iodine requirement is 1,500 mcg per day (1.5 mg) which is difficult to achieve without using seaweed, iodized salt or supplementation. They argue that because of widespread bromide and fluoride toxicity, most people today require between 5 and 50 mg per day, amounts only possible with supplementation; they do note that such supplementation should only be taken under the supervision of a physician to monitor iodine status.35