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Posted 6/13/2013 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Ok. So I have read that iodine supplementation is good for helping hypothyroidism. However, whenever I take even the smallest amount, I get sick: pelvic cramps, nausea, shakes, achy and feeling out of sorts. Does this happen with anyone else? I'm still learning about all of this so any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 6/13/2013 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Iodine deficiency is rarely a problem in our modern world. Almost all salt is iodized, which means that most foods have trace amounts of iodine, enough to provide for normal thyroid function.

Since it likely isn't helping you and is making you sick, why not stop the iodine and see your doctor for a simple blood test to determine your thyroid function?
Posted 7/12/2013 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
No disrespect intended, but iodine deficiency is very common in the modern world according to the World Health Organization and the last two NHANES studies. There is a ever growing number of doctors who are re-discovering one of the oldest, most effective and safest nutritional supplement/medication ever used in medicine. It's even been found to have been used in ancient civilizations in South America. It's IODINE. I take 18.75mg a day and I feel GREAT! Taking iodine, however, does have its ups and downs. Because of a few of toxins common in the modern world (bromine, clorine and flourine) that displace iodine in the tissues when iodine is deficient, when one begins to take iodine, these toxic substances are mobilized and excreted via the urine, bowels, skin. The mobilization of these chemicals can be an unpleasant experience. For more information, google youtube for videos by Dr. Jorge Flechas, Dr. Sherry Tenpenny, Dr. Jerry Tennet.
Posted 4/17/2014 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Annie, I'm happy for your experience. I actually read a book about thyroid from a holistic endo who touts himself as an expert and preaches about iodine. The problem with this doc (thankfully, not one of the ones you mentioned) is that his book was poorly written and annotated and his knowledge on hypER seemed abysmal. So after that, I take this all with a grain of (un)iodized salt.

I do believe that there might be genuine iodine deficiencies and that people can be helped with iodine. I have a friend who had a very good experience with someone who was alt minded and used iodine, the old fashioned kind that I remember as a kid. I would just STRONGLY recommend getting bloodwork to substantiate a deficiency and not DIY. Most people DO get enough iodine in their diets; it's one of those things unlike vitamin C where the RDA is on target and too much can be a trigger.

AuntBeepBeep, do you take a multi? That might have the RDA already in it, so extra could be a problem.

Of course, as I'm dealing with hypER you can understand why I'm cautious...
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