Thyroid Problems in Lyme Patients

We've had a great discussion in the complementary medicine forum about thyroid and iodine deficiency. Since Dr. Jernigan is a lyme expert, I thought I would share these excerpts from his book about iodine. And below that is a MedHelp link to our discussion about iodine and testimonials from MedHelp members (myself included) who have had success with iodine supplementation.

Best,

~PlateletGal



Some excerpts from "Beating Lyme Disease" by David A. Jernigan, Ph.D. :

"According to a study by the CDC the number of Americans with low iodine has quadrupled in the last 25 years". * (source below)

"Dr. Bernard Jenson, D.C., Ph.D., found that the iodized table salt, which is superheated so that it can pour more easily, is a poor form of iodine for the body."

* Iodine Nutrition in the United States. Trends and Public Health Implications: Iodine Excretion Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I and III --- The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism



http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/756347

[patsy10]

I read a few months back about how many of us have low iodine.  I make sure my multi has iodine in it now.