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Posted by johnnyb (Member # 7645) on :
 
Interesting- tested a little low on iodine, though the amino acid test showed tyrosine is high.

Since my basal temp is also on the low side, and tyrosine + iodine makes the thyroid hormones (increase metabolism and body temp), doc put me on 1 iodoral per day.

After 2 weeks or so, he wants me to repeat the daily basal temp (10 days?) test and see if things improve.

Someone please jump in if anything I stated is inaccurate.

I'll let you know how the new basal temp test looks.

Maybe in some folks armour thyroid might not be necessary to correct thyroid issues- lets see how my "experiment" goes.

- JB
 

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Posted by disturbedme (Member # 12346) on :
 
My iodine is low as well and have to take iodine supplements. I also have hypothyroidism and am taking Synthroid.
 

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Posted by johnnyb (Member # 7645) on :
 
Just found this online:

(from http://altmedangel.com/iodine.htm)

"How to Self-Test for an Iodine Deficiency

1. Dip a cotton ball into USP Tincture of Iodine. (You can get iodine at the drugstore for under $1.)

2. Paint a 2 inch circle of iodine on your soft skin, like the inner part of your thigh or upper arm.

3. Wait. -- If the yellowish stain disappears in less than an hour; it means your body is lacking crucial iodine and has soaked it up. If the stain remains for more than four hours, you iodine levels are fine.

Why check your iodine levels?

Low iodine levels can zap your energy and make you feel tired, edgy and worn out. Low iodine levels can even prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. Before you go to your doctor with complaints of tossing and turning all night, aches and pains, and just feeling "blah," you may want to perform this self-test.

Because the symptoms of an iodine deficiency are classically identical to so many other illnesses (like depression, stress, chronic fatigue, or fibromyalgia,) many doctors either misdiagnose it or miss it completely and tell you there is nothing wrong.

Why are iodine levels so important?

Low levels of iodine mean your thyroid isn't functioning properly. The thyroid helps balance hormones, regulate heartbeats, stabilize cholesterol, maintain weight control, encourage muscle growth, keep menstrual cycles regular, provide energy, and even helps you keep a positive mental attitude.

Women are naturally prone to iodine deficiencies. That's because the thyroid gland in women is twice as large as in men -- so under normal circumstances, women need more iodine. However, when women are under stress, the need for iodine can double or triple. Yet the foods we eat contain less and less dietary iodine. For example, back in 1940, the typical American diet contained about 800 micrograms of iodine. By 1995, that amount plunged to just 135 micrograms. That's an 83% decline.

Two thirds of the body's iodine is found in the thyroid gland. One of the best ways to boost your iodine levels is to add seaweed sea vegetables to your diet. Just one teaspoon of sea vegetables a day can help you regain normal iodine levels. Incorporating seafood and fish into your diet can also help. Other foods that contain iodine are eggs and dairy products, including milk, cheese and yogurt, onions, radishes, and watercress. Some foods, called goitrogens, should be omitted for awhile as they hinder iodine utilization. These included kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi and turnips.

To reactivate the thyroid gland, tyrosine, iodine, zinc, copper and selenium are needed so make sure that foods containing these nutrients are included in your diet."

- JB
 

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Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
 
I was extremely deficient in iodine. My doctor checks people's iodine levels all the time. He said most Americans have some deficiency, but might was basically nonexistent.

I was taking 2 iodoral a day for a while. I cut back to one a day because I got acne on my chin that wouldn't go away, and that's a sign of too much iodine. Although according to my doctor, it was a sign that the iodine was working and pushing out toxins.

But I got tired of the zits.
 

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Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
 
Aniek,

Your doc was right. That's not a sign of too much iodine. That's a sign of detoxing bromine and flouride.

Most use 1/4th tsp Celtic Salt in water to flush crap out.


Any other iodine users with experience?
 

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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
AT one time I was taking 4 Iodoral tablets a day. I later cut back to two tablets a day.

I think it's good stuff! So far, no problems with my thyroid.
 

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Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
 
Lymetoo,

What did you have to do for detoxing bromide and flouride?
 

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Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
 
One of the world experts on this I saw suggested celtic sea salt for detoxing the bromide/fluoride.
 

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Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
 
Ya, someone just told me www.realsalt.com

Sweet : )

Thanks
 

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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 

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Originally posted by canefan17:
[QB] Lymetoo,

What did you have to do for detoxing bromide and flouride?

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