Why You Need Iodine | Empowering Midlife Wellness

I got blood work done for my hormones and I asked for iodine to be checked bc I knew my symptoms could be linked to low iodine . My Iodine actually was below normal! My thyroid was in normal range but on the low end of normal . The doctor suggested I get on thyroid meds (and testosterone which was in normal range but low normal ) and I was like why? If it’s my iodine causing it why not get more iodine and help my thyroid that way? So concerning that some doctors are so narrow focused they miss the obvious solutions. You do have to be your own health expert.

I have been taking Iodoral for about 12 years now. My daughter was trying to get pregnant but was having trouble conceiving. She was in her middle 30's. She started researching and learned that iodine deficiency could play a part in her inability to get pregnant. She also learned that it was helpful in not getting breast cancer. I was in my mid 50's by that time so she thought I should consider taking it, too, since my grandmother died of breast cancer which had gone into the bone. My daughter did get pregnant not too long after she started the supplement. She had bought 2 bottles and gave me one. The thing I noticed the most was that within two or three weeks, my skin started feeling so soft and luxurious. It felt like it was thickening even. I decided that if nothing else, maybe it would keep my skin from thinning with age. I started taking it every day but had a couple of doctors caution me about it. So I reduced it to only twice a week. I am encouraged by this video and I plan to increase it to at least 4 times a week now that I am 69 years old. Thank you so much!

If you take too much, your body pees out the excess. My endocrinologist told me that he wasn't worried about me taking too much iodine. You may get a bad reaction if you have active Hashimoto's. Once under control you can take iodine. Also, if you live by the ocean, like all Japanese do, you get iodine from the air.

I take iodine daily. My skin, hair and nails are amazing. Before iodine I had dry skin, my hair was falling out and I' had never been able to grow my nails. It also helps my hormones stay in check along with my hormone creams. That's the brand I use as well.

Excellent Doctor. A few other points. The thyroid uptakes iodide and converts it to iodine through oxidation then distributed through symporter. Estrogen inhibits iodine. Women need more than men. Iodine stored in the thyroid, breasts, prostate, salivary glands. Body total about 1500mg. Up to 50mg in thyroid, muscles 450mg, skin 300mg. Ovaries make thyroid hormone T2. Bone marrow white blood cells make thyroid hormones. Halides that interfere with iodine absorption include bromide, chlorine and fluoride. Everyone is iodine deficient unless eating seaweed. Most saltwater fish is farm raised, no iodine. In the 70s hospitals were giving 400mg 3x per day of supersaturated iodide for severe asthma. Should check for thyroid nodules. In rare cases people can have autonomous or hot nodule. Babies are now being born with hypothyroidism and lower IQ as a result of mom's being iodine deficient. Iodine critical for babies first 3 months of neuro pathway formation. Lugols iodine/iodide good also where you can start lower at one drop 2.5 mg. D3. Most are deficient get a 25 hydroxy test and get above 50ng/ml. 5000iu D3 very safe. D3 also important for babies bone formation and immune system.

When i took iodine my tsh got up and doc was wanting to put me on thyroid meds ..she didnt realize from what i havs found out that it can remporarily raise you tsh levels for a few months. But i felt great 😊

I recently switched to all carnivore diet, after 5 decades of mainly plant based diet had made me very ill. I have the same deficiencies in vitamins and minerals since at least 40 years. I was always told by doctors to eat even more veggies and fruits. I did not only get several autoimmune diseases, but also suffer from other diet related problems. So here is what I do now: I use natural Celtic salt and Himalayan salt without any added stuff. I also take D3 4,000 i.E. together with K2, selenium, Lugol's solution 5% (2*2 drops daily), all the B vitamins, some vitamin C, zinc and magnesium. I think that finally all the calcium in my blood will be restored in my bones. I will keep on having my blood checked to adjust my intake appropriately.

I’ve been taking 6.5 mg of iodine daily for several years. My doctor checks my levels and he wanted me to cut back even though I have thyroid issues still on medication. My levels flagged high again on my current labs. I’m not the least bit concerned and especially after listening to your video and reading Dr. Brownstein. He’s going to be upset that I didn’t do what he asked me to and I see him next week . It’s a constant battle in some areas because in so many areas he still has this outdated way of practicing medicine. I wish I could find someone in Tampa, Florida, that my insurance would take like you, Dr. Susan. Not sure if one exists. It’s all I can do to buy the the compounded hormones, supplements, etc.. I need that insurance doesn’t cover it. I don’t have the funds to pay for a doctor, too. So many of us are in the same boat.

At 17:00 Dr Brownstein says in many interviews that for many years he used iodide without success and after meeting Dr Guy Abraham he learnt that both were needed to heal and had much more success using it. Hope this helps!

Iodoral tablets of all strengths are the most costly iodine supplement on Amazon. There are other equally good brands at half the price.

I’ve been taking 12.5 mg of Tri-Iodine (similar to iodarol) for the last two years after listening to a functional medicine Dr say pretty much the same info you’ve shared. I took it because I wanted to support my hormonal glands through peri menopause. Now that I’m in menopause, it’s been a blessing! It keeps me from getting hot flashes!

You also need to take selenium with the iodine!

Thank you Dr Hardwick-Smith !!! I have had low iodine levels for years and I have the health issues you outlined. You have provided the best explanation I have heard . Thank you for always providing such candid discussion and reliable information.

Dr Sircus - the best book for iodine - mag, and baking soda

Thank you doctor Susan I am so glad your information is helping me 60 years old taking Sintrod for long time

Love this idea about testing for what supplements we need and what we lack. I will investigate these sorts of tests in South Africa.

Thank you so much Dr. Susan, this has helped me a lot with my iodine intake.

thank you for being so helpful 💕

25 mg. Per day. Yep, I am ordering it from Amazon right now.

Fantastic messaging, thank you.