Over the past few years, a growing number of people have been taking doses of iodine ten times the daily amount of 150mcg recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Most of them – but not all – claim to have improved their health in this way, sometimes dramatically. Aceves, C. Is Iodine a gatekeeper of the integrity of the mammary gland? J. of Mammary Gland Biol. and Neoplasia. Vol.10, No.2. April 2005. Abraham, G. et al. Orthoiodosupplementation: Iodine sufficiency of the whole human body. Original Internist. December, 2002.

Monitor your iodine levels: Regularly monitoring your iodine levels can help you and your healthcare provider make adjustments to your diet or supplementation as needed. All of the glands rely on adequate iodine levels to function properly. Animal studies have shown problems with the adrenal glands, the thymus gland, the ovaries, the hypothalamus and pituitary axis, as well as the entire endocrine system, when there is an iodine-deficient state. In fact, the ovaries are shown to have the second highest concentration of iodine in the body next to the thyroid gland (in Women of course). It is impossible to have a balanced hormonal system without ensuring an adequate iodine intake.As an interventional radiologist for 30 years, my job was to read the mammograms and perform the procedures, the breast biopsies and needle aspirations. Some women had multiple cysts and nodules and returned to the department every year for repeat aspirations and biopsy procedures. They would always corner me in the reading room and ask, “Doctor, what can I do to make these cysts and nodules in my breast go away”? And for 30 years I would throw up my hands and say “we just don’t know”.. . magnesium oxide (I didn’t take this, as an online diet analyser showed that I was already getting more than 600mg magnesium in my diet, and I managed fine without it.) The iodine crisis refers to the increasing prevalence of iodine deficiency across the world, leading to a range of health issues. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2 billion people worldwide suffer from iodine deficiency, with 54 countries considered iodine-deficient. For years, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for iodine has been set at 150 micrograms (mcg) for adults. This requirement was initially set to prevent Goiter. However, new research and clinical observations suggest that these recommendations may be too low to ensure optimal health, especially considering our modern day toxic environments saturated with Halides that deplete our Iodine levels, thus contributing to the “The Iodine crisis”. Koutras, D.A, et al. Effect of small iodine supplement on thryoid function in normal iondividuals J. Clin. Endocr. 24:857-862, 1964.

Taking high doses of iodine is likely to trigger a significant detoxification reaction in the body, and the iodine supplementation protocol has been set up to deal with this. Iodine is a vital Mineral required for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development. It is responsible for producing T3 and T4, which T3 (Tri-IODO-Thyronine) has 3 Iodine Molecules, and T4 (Tetra-IODO-Thyronine, or Thyroxine) has 4 Iodine Molecules. Iodine is not just needed by the Thyroid, but for other important tissues/organs as well. While the Thyroid primarily utilizes Iodide, other organs such as the Breasts, Ovaries, Prostate, and Testes primarily concentrate Iodine. Studies have shown that iodine deficiency can alter the structure and function of Breast tissue, as well as the Prostate. This can include dysplasia and atypia which are the forerunners for breast or prostate cancer. Research has also shown that Iodine, not Iodide, will decrease lipoperoxidation of healthy breast tissue that occurs from disease/cancer. Large amounts of iodine are also stored in many other areas of the body such as the salivary glands, cerebrospinal fluid, the brain, gastric mucosa, choroid plexus, and ciliary body of the eye. Chlorine, the oxidised form of chloride, is added to swimming pools as a disinfectant, and is often used to purify the water supply. Chlorine can be removed from water by using filtration products ( see below).

About Jeffrey Dach MD

Improved cognitive function: Iodine is crucial for proper brain development and cognitive function. Pregnant women with iodine deficiency may give birth to children with cognitive impairments, while adults with low iodine levels can also experience cognitive decline. niacin (B3) twice a day – start by taking a much lower amount to see how your body reacts to it. (I still can’t take more than 200mg without getting a sharp hot flush and itchy rash.) Dr Brownstein says that all of these elements are more toxic when iodine deficiency is present. What is Lugol’s? Vitamin C– 2,000mg – 5,000mg – I used small amounts of sodium ascorbate at first, just to make sure I was supporting anything that might need vit C. I eat good foods that have decent C content, I don’t need as much mg from real food sources. I also work on building up all of antioxidants, instead of just loading up on one. Read more at whyiodine.com/vitamin-c An increasing body of evidence supports the idea that higher doses of iodine may be more beneficial than previously believed. Iodine is found throughout the body, with approximately 15-20mg stored in the thyroid of the average adult (not necessarily Healthy). As previously stated, when body iodine levels are sufficient it is said that the thyroid gland can hold up to 50mg of Iodine, and 1,500mg-2,000mg in the entire body!