Iodine is one of America's most common deficiencies, even though the salt most of us consume has been iodized, this form of iodine seems to not function efficiently in the body.
According to a study by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) the number of Americans with low iodine has quadrupled in the last 25 years.
Iodine deficiencies may show up as weight gain, lethargy, fatigue, enlarged thyroid, hair loss.
I read that sea salt does not usually have Iodine in it.
But I still prefer sea salt Posts: 240 | From MA | Registered: Nov 2006
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david1097
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It might be worthwhile to note that with lack of iodine, hypothyroid problems are much more prevelent. This might be what the article is talking about, but not saying...
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I have read that nations with high seafood consumption do not have iodine deficiencies. Japan for example. They eat seafood, including seaweed.
A friend recently lent me some lecture notes that included iodine in the list of things that those affected by Lyme disease are deficient in. (awkward grammer, but I can't even get my fingers to type the words I am thinking tonight, sorry!)
I have tested low in iodine. Some ways I am trying naturally increase iodine in my diet include:
using kelp granules for seasoning,
eating wild caught mahi mahi (shorter life cycle, less mercury, cause we know that is bad),
taking a seaweed extract from dulse,
and looking for an iodized salt that doesn't have aluminum in it (they use it to help it flow in some salts).
There are online sources for iodine supplements. Mainly they seem to be sold to use in the case of a nuclear event because you don't want an iodine deficient thyroid to soak up radioactive elements instead of the iodine it needs. Interesting idea I guess.
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I recently found out I have an iodine deficiency and began supplementing by taking Iodoral. I had a real boost in energy when I started. I am borderline hypothyroid.
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I read somewhere if you put a patch of iodine on your skin and it absorbs immediately, then you are deficient.
It should last normally 12 hours or more but mine absorbed within an hour or so.
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My ND had me go the pharmacy and buy the standard off the shelf tincture of iodine and do the patch test like Randibear did.
I did the inside of my elbow the first time and it itched for days. The next time I tried painting it in a horizontal line below my belly button. It disappeared long before 12 hours.
I asked for him to send me an iodine supplement (he uses standard process brand--can't remember the name). He said it can make your stomach quesy, so start small doses with food only.
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RuthRuth Posts: 478 | From California | Registered: Jan 2007
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Thank God my LLMD knew to test for it after she noticed my thyroid was slightly off.
Gail
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You guys that are taking the Iodoral, where do you get it at?
And did you search and found this to be one of the best Iodine supplements, or just one you happened to come aross?
I know there are alot of bad off the shelf supplements, so I like to do some searching before I buy one. Like I did with Theralac.
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Does Kelp adequately supply Iodine deficiency? I've been taking that, but I don't know if it's doing the job. I tested low in Iodine, too.
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I began taking kelp tablets for calcium a few years ago. I found it assimulated better than regular calcium supplements, per testing. Somehow, amidst my zillion supplements, it fell threw the cracks. When this topic came up, I began taking them again. Will take the iodine test in a few more weeks and see how how it turns out.
Claire
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