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Essential for thyroid hormone synthesis (T3/T4); supports breast and prostate health, immune function
150-1000mcg/day (maintenance), 12.5-50mg/day (therapeutic/Lugol's protocol)
Potassium iodide, Lugol's solution (iodine + KI), kelp, nascent iodine
Works synergistically with:
Seaweed; Iodized salt; Seafood; Dairy
May interact with thyroid medications; Can trigger Hashimoto's flares
Hyperthyroidism; Hashimoto's thyroiditis (controversial)
Controversial in Hashimoto's; start low; selenium essential before iodine; high-dose Lugol's protocol requires monitoring
Fluoride in drinking water may impact thyroid function and child brain development
Mammography guidelines have repeatedly changed
Mammography overdiagnoses 31-47% of cancers in elderly women
Mammography sensitivity drops to 48% in dense breasts
Fluoride exposure may lower IQ in children per NTP review
Mammography detects only 48% of cancers in dense breasts
TSH reference range may be too wide, missing subclinical hypothyroidism
Iodine is essential for thyroid function
BUT: high doses can trigger Hashimoto's flares
Iodine deficiency is resurgent
BUT: fluoride, chlorine, and bromine compete for receptors
Iodine loading tests reveal true status
BUT: serum levels are unreliable
Seaweed provides natural iodine
BUT: amounts vary widely—supplementation is more consistent
This information is for educational purposes. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new supplement protocol.
Cofactor for 300+ enzymes; supports energy production, nerve function, muscle relaxation, sleep; glycine enhances GABA
Essential for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, taste/smell, testosterone production
Citric acid chelate with good absorption; has mild laxative effect due to osmotic action in gut