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how important is iodine to thyroid and should it be checked by doctors whrn checking thyroid
Yes - you are correct . I guess I think to sway on the ground depletion and ocean levels changing. Enviromental hazards and chemicals...
To mee - it just makes sense this mineral is getting lost in our enviroment.
To mee - it just makes sense this mineral is getting lost in our enviroment.
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Stella, I understand that iodine deficiencies began in the 1930's and that's why iodine was originally added to table salt.
What I was saying, though, is that iodine deficiencies had diminished considerably for many years due to the addition of iodine to table salt, but are now making a "comeback" due to the number of people who are eliminating salt from their diet.
There is a lot of information out there, regarding iodine and much of it is conflicting.
What I was saying, though, is that iodine deficiencies had diminished considerably for many years due to the addition of iodine to table salt, but are now making a "comeback" due to the number of people who are eliminating salt from their diet.
There is a lot of information out there, regarding iodine and much of it is conflicting.
Bargb - its not the salt intake at all...... The history of eating salt is misleading to apply to it now in your days of ingesting it.
Iodine deficiencies started late 30's - Why? - Minerals in the ground were being robbed in my opinion.
My mother remembers going to high school and seeing the nurse for an iodine tablet. That is not happening now in this life time and hasn't for decades since the late 70's
Has the ground levels of minerals changed. - No they haven't. Ionized salt was created to supplement iodine from the lost minerals in our soil. Salt now with bleaching has lost almost all levels of healthy iodine and is not a source persay now.
enviromental damage and ocean pollution has really taken a good source of iodine away. Lots of studies are now being done on the high rates of breast cancer and - thyroid disease.
Iodine deficiencies started late 30's - Why? - Minerals in the ground were being robbed in my opinion.
My mother remembers going to high school and seeing the nurse for an iodine tablet. That is not happening now in this life time and hasn't for decades since the late 70's
Has the ground levels of minerals changed. - No they haven't. Ionized salt was created to supplement iodine from the lost minerals in our soil. Salt now with bleaching has lost almost all levels of healthy iodine and is not a source persay now.
enviromental damage and ocean pollution has really taken a good source of iodine away. Lots of studies are now being done on the high rates of breast cancer and - thyroid disease.
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Have you had antibody tests - TPOab (thyroid peroxidase antibodies) or TGab (thyroglobulin antibodies)? What was the lab's reference range for the FT4?
I've read conflicting information about iodine. Some say iodine deficiency is rare in the US; some say it's becoming more prevalent because of the number of people who are cutting their salt intake.
I've also read that people with Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroiditis) should not take it AND that doctors are very reluctant to prescribe it..... I was going to ask my endo about it, but I forgot when I was there a couple weeks ago.
I've read conflicting information about iodine. Some say iodine deficiency is rare in the US; some say it's becoming more prevalent because of the number of people who are cutting their salt intake.
I've also read that people with Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroiditis) should not take it AND that doctors are very reluctant to prescribe it..... I was going to ask my endo about it, but I forgot when I was there a couple weeks ago.
yes i have several nodules they say chance of cancer my free T4 is 1/0 and TSH 3rd generation is 2.46
I happen to be one who benefits tremondously on iodine protacol. I have no thyroid left from RAI ablation and feel it is enhancing my thyroid medication along with other things.
Iodine is a basal temp raiser and can help with an aray of issues. Bad digestion - liver cleansing - mental clarity - beast health and others.
In alot of tastical reading - YES - iodine deficiency is rare - but depending on where you are getting infomation this is conflicting.
I believe iodine is depleted in many areas in the country right now. Breast cancer is up - thyroid cancer has tripled - and many other illness that can be linked to iodine is on the rise. Mass ground depletion - chemical pollution in both food additives and enviromental is issues for iodine levels dropping.
odine protacol is tough and should be carefully examined with a doctor to help you achieve the best benefits for your thyroid health and wellness in general.
Iodine is a basal temp raiser and can help with an aray of issues. Bad digestion - liver cleansing - mental clarity - beast health and others.
In alot of tastical reading - YES - iodine deficiency is rare - but depending on where you are getting infomation this is conflicting.
I believe iodine is depleted in many areas in the country right now. Breast cancer is up - thyroid cancer has tripled - and many other illness that can be linked to iodine is on the rise. Mass ground depletion - chemical pollution in both food additives and enviromental is issues for iodine levels dropping.
odine protacol is tough and should be carefully examined with a doctor to help you achieve the best benefits for your thyroid health and wellness in general.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid problem? What recent tests have you had done and what are the results, along with the lab's reference ranges.
The thyroid is the only organ in the body that uses iodine. It uses it to make T4. So, it's absolutely necessary to thyroid function.
From what I have read, iodine deficiency is quite rare in the U.S. and most of the rest of the world. Unless you are very "pure", i.e. never eat out, never eat prepackaged and processed foods, don't use iodized salt in your cooking, etc., you probably don't have a lot to worry about.
There is a "home" iodine test. Paint a cirle of iodine on your stomach. If it stains your skin for several days, your body is not starved for iodine. If it disappears faster, you might have a deficiency. This isn't as accurate as the lab test (or as expensive), but it might give you an idea.
From what I have read, iodine deficiency is quite rare in the U.S. and most of the rest of the world. Unless you are very "pure", i.e. never eat out, never eat prepackaged and processed foods, don't use iodized salt in your cooking, etc., you probably don't have a lot to worry about.
There is a "home" iodine test. Paint a cirle of iodine on your stomach. If it stains your skin for several days, your body is not starved for iodine. If it disappears faster, you might have a deficiency. This isn't as accurate as the lab test (or as expensive), but it might give you an idea.
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