Iodine Deficiency Major Global Problem

re: Iodine Deficiency Major Global Problem

joyeee — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:09:17 GMT

Dr. Mercola:

What supplements (foods or capsule) would help raise the iodine levels? If taking iodine supplementation, i.e. Iodoral, etc., what strength should be taken?

Thanks for all your great info.

re: Iodine Deficiency Major Global Problem

dvikib — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:42:41 GMT

I would like to know what a reasonable amount of potassium iodide would be in supplemental form and

should you only take it for a limited time. The iodine color disappeared quickly with my skin test.

I have many symptoms of hypothyroidism but my tsh and t3 levels are normal on the charts.

My t4 level is at the lowest end of normal. My doctor thinks that is ok but that doesn't seem right to me.

re: Iodine Deficiency Major Global Problem

ozwoz8 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:25:07 GMT

Where can I find this potassium iodide at mercola? I did a search for the product and could not find it?

re: Iodine Deficiency Major Global Problem

madscientist — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:03:52 GMT

I am surprised by the endorsement of the iodine skin patch test.

Dr. Derry, an expert on iodine has said:

"The 'test' of putting iodine on the skin to watch how fast it disappears is not an indicator of anything. The iodine disappearance rate is unrelated to thyroid disease or even iodine content of the body."

- Dr. David Derry, M.D.

thyroid.about.com/.../bl2a.htm