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Iodine a Supplement That Reveals Much About Our Minds & Bodies

Anything can be dangerous when not wielded in the correct manner. My advice start with 500-800mcg and move on from there. Also removing bromine and fluoride from your diet as much as possible. Most should not have to go above 10mg a day to feel the greatest benefits. One should never go over 30mg as a daily dose unless you KNOW what you are doing, like when your sick (more on that below; Very high doses could lead to irreversible blindness ((look at “fact” #12) And ALWAYS Supplement alongside SELENIUM!!!

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 The Need for Iodine Supplementation

The established RDA allowance for iodine (150 mcg/day) is inadequate for many individuals. In order to maintain optimum health, adults need 2-5 mg of iodide daily. Actually, this is in line with the upper safe limit of dietary intake of iodine established by FAO (30 mcg/kg/day). In case of a dysfunctional thyroid or other illnesses, such as fibrocystic breast disease or cancer, 15-50 mg daily may be needed. Ask your doctor about the alternatives to hormone therapy or taking iodine-containing organic drugs, because inexpensive orthoiodosupplementation would usually not be his/her first choice. The best and safest form of iodine supplementation for a healthy adult is iodide. Iodides are naturally produced in larger quantities by various seaweeds.

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Getting enough iodine?

When I think about iodine, I picture that brownish-red disinfectant and antiseptic liquid used for cuts and surgery. Before you start getting ideas, don’t even consider drinking the stuff! Iodine is an essential micronutrient, but because your body doesn’t produce its own, you need to get it from your food. Given how serious an iodine deficiency is, it’s worth taking a moment to discuss it.

Why I Discourage High-Dose Iodine

Despite the fact that iodine is likely the most studied nutrient on the planet, so many ask about iodine because a small (but vocal) group has made claims that run contrary to the knowledge we have built up over the last century. The following is a specific discussion about these claims...