I’m having a major crisis today and was desperately looking for an answer after realizing it was caused by taking a drop of iodine today. Thank you for this information. It’s helping me to come down quite a bit.
Thank you for this information! I was told excess iodine is peed out and not to worry. I’ve been taking a lot and I think I need to stop. I’m so confused but I’m glad to hear the other side of this information. I’m going to stop taking drops and kelp completely. All I want is to be healthy and lose weight. 😢
Could you clarify, if you don’t eat SAD diet, can you still skip supplementing with Iodoral? I buy my food from farmers, bake my sourdough bread from non-bleached organic white flour. I followed your advice and stopped Iodoral for 2 months. At the end of these 2 months, I started feeling cold after meals. Should I start Iodoral again? - Thank you.
Summary and Key Points: Introduction: Iodine and Thyroid Disease: There is a strong relationship between iodine intake and thyroid disease. While iodine deficiency is rare, iodine excess is common and a major cause of adult thyroid disease. How Iodine Works in the Body: Thyroid Function: The thyroid gland uses a pump to pull in iodine and attach it to thyroglobulin. This process can be disrupted by excess iodine, leading to thyroid disease. Iodine Regulation: The thyroid regulates iodine intake based on its presence, but excess iodine can cause the thyroid to malfunction, either absorbing too much or too little iodine. How Iodine Leaves the Thyroid: Thyroid Hormones: Iodine leaves the thyroid primarily when converted into thyroid hormones. For those on thyroid medication, this process is slower, leading to iodine buildup. Managing Iodine Intake: Low Iodine Diet: To help the thyroid eliminate excess iodine, a low iodine diet is recommended. This allows the thyroid to heal and repair itself. Safe Iodine Intake: The upper limit for iodine intake for those prone to thyroid disease is around 200 micrograms. Some supplements contain dangerously high levels of iodine. Testing and Monitoring Iodine Levels: Urinary Iodine-Creatinine Ratio: This test can help determine if the body is eliminating iodine effectively. It is useful after following a low iodine diet for at least three months. Dietary Recommendations: Hydration and Fiber: Staying hydrated and consuming a variety of fibers helps the body eliminate iodine through urine and stool. Micronutrients: Selenium, zinc, and iron help regulate iodine levels. These should be included in the diet, with iron taken as needed. Daily Iodine Intake: General health: 50-100 micrograms Pregnant/breastfeeding: 150-250 micrograms On thyroid medication: about 50 micrograms lower Improving thyroid function: less than 100 micrograms Foods to Eat and Avoid: Green Light Foods: Most fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, most animal proteins, and egg whites. These can be eaten freely. Yellow Light Foods: Moderate iodine content, can be included if thyroid function is stable or if pregnant. Red Light Foods: High in iodine, such as sea vegetables, most dairy foods, highly processed grains, iodine supplements, and cosmetics containing iodine. Time of Day for Iodine Intake: No Impact: The time of day when iodine is consumed does not affect its impact on the thyroid. Conclusion: Reducing Iodine Levels: Following these guidelines can help reduce iodine levels and potentially reverse thyroid disease. Maintaining a balanced diet with appropriate iodine levels is crucial for thyroid health. Takeaways: Excess Iodine Risk: Overconsumption of iodine is a common cause of thyroid disease. Low Iodine Diet: Essential for allowing the thyroid to eliminate excess iodine and heal. Testing: Urinary iodine-creatinine ratio can help monitor iodine elimination. Hydration and Fiber: Important for effective iodine elimination. Micronutrients: Selenium, zinc, and iron are crucial for regulating iodine levels. Food Choices: Opt for low-iodine foods and avoid high-iodine foods to maintain thyroid health.
You should provide documentation for the facts that you provide initially. Kelp supplements are notorious for heavy metal toxicity ( it’s from the ocean)
How does one get omega 3(EPA/DHA) on a low iodine diet? Are fish oil pills safe? Edit: I reached out to Dr. Christianson and he replied that he has a supplement called omega pure, ordered it. He answered pretty quickly, thanks Dr. C!
Interestingly, when I had Covid last year I actually craved iodine. I wanted to drink Lugol's iodine diluted in a big glass of water. I didn't go that far but I did increase my iodine intake, because I felt it's what my body was telling me it wanted and I feel it helped support my body to overcome the virus. Do you think there are times we need more iodine than other times e.g. in illness? Also what's your view on toxic metals and chemicals affecting thyroid function? I would've thought this could potentially be more of a problem than iodine, as we're exposed to so many toxins these days? e.g. amalgams, fish consumption, toiletries, cosmetics, household cleaning products, paints, cookware, plastic containers, pesticides, herbicides etc
You may need MORE iodine, not less - thyroid is not “ruined” because of taking iodine - you likely need more, not less - gotta do own research - Dr. Guy Abraham, Dr. Brownstein It has been taken safely at much much higher limits than 200mcg When that thyroid gets some much needed iodine, it swells because it wants MORE iodine it is in shock from being so low for so long
That is the biggest load of bs I've ever heard. Thanks to believing this for a month or two and taking high dose iodine, my hair is now falling out. I can't tolerate the excess. Hopefully, I didn't do any irreversable damage. Just stop giving this dangerous advice on the internet!!
I just got my blood levels for iodine, I'm in the yellow to much iodine and I have hyperthyroidism now. So not sure where you are getting that info from.
I’m having a major crisis today and was desperately looking for an answer after realizing it was caused by taking a drop of iodine today. Thank you for this information. It’s helping me to come down quite a bit.
you're welcome!
Hydration. Pooping. Selenium. Zinc. His Red/Yellow/Green diet.
Thank you for this information! I was told excess iodine is peed out and not to worry. I’ve been taking a lot and I think I need to stop. I’m so confused but I’m glad to hear the other side of this information. I’m going to stop taking drops and kelp completely. All I want is to be healthy and lose weight. 😢
Could you clarify, if you don’t eat SAD diet, can you still skip supplementing with Iodoral? I buy my food from farmers, bake my sourdough bread from non-bleached organic white flour. I followed your advice and stopped Iodoral for 2 months. At the end of these 2 months, I started feeling cold after meals. Should I start Iodoral again? - Thank you.
please read this blog for more detail. Mega dose iodine supplements are not safe for use: www.drchristianson.com/blog/the-iodine-controversy/
Dr what are your thoughts regarding Japanese women having low levels of breast cancer? I thought this is due to 13 mg of seaweed daily?
Summary and Key Points:
Introduction:
Iodine and Thyroid Disease: There is a strong relationship between iodine intake and thyroid disease. While iodine deficiency is rare, iodine excess is common and a major cause of adult thyroid disease.
How Iodine Works in the Body:
Thyroid Function: The thyroid gland uses a pump to pull in iodine and attach it to thyroglobulin. This process can be disrupted by excess iodine, leading to thyroid disease.
Iodine Regulation: The thyroid regulates iodine intake based on its presence, but excess iodine can cause the thyroid to malfunction, either absorbing too much or too little iodine.
How Iodine Leaves the Thyroid:
Thyroid Hormones: Iodine leaves the thyroid primarily when converted into thyroid hormones. For those on thyroid medication, this process is slower, leading to iodine buildup.
Managing Iodine Intake:
Low Iodine Diet: To help the thyroid eliminate excess iodine, a low iodine diet is recommended. This allows the thyroid to heal and repair itself.
Safe Iodine Intake: The upper limit for iodine intake for those prone to thyroid disease is around 200 micrograms. Some supplements contain dangerously high levels of iodine.
Testing and Monitoring Iodine Levels:
Urinary Iodine-Creatinine Ratio: This test can help determine if the body is eliminating iodine effectively. It is useful after following a low iodine diet for at least three months.
Dietary Recommendations:
Hydration and Fiber: Staying hydrated and consuming a variety of fibers helps the body eliminate iodine through urine and stool.
Micronutrients: Selenium, zinc, and iron help regulate iodine levels. These should be included in the diet, with iron taken as needed.
Daily Iodine Intake:
General health: 50-100 micrograms
Pregnant/breastfeeding: 150-250 micrograms
On thyroid medication: about 50 micrograms lower
Improving thyroid function: less than 100 micrograms
Foods to Eat and Avoid:
Green Light Foods: Most fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, most animal proteins, and egg whites. These can be eaten freely.
Yellow Light Foods: Moderate iodine content, can be included if thyroid function is stable or if pregnant.
Red Light Foods: High in iodine, such as sea vegetables, most dairy foods, highly processed grains, iodine supplements, and cosmetics containing iodine.
Time of Day for Iodine Intake:
No Impact: The time of day when iodine is consumed does not affect its impact on the thyroid.
Conclusion:
Reducing Iodine Levels: Following these guidelines can help reduce iodine levels and potentially reverse thyroid disease. Maintaining a balanced diet with appropriate iodine levels is crucial for thyroid health.
Takeaways:
Excess Iodine Risk: Overconsumption of iodine is a common cause of thyroid disease.
Low Iodine Diet: Essential for allowing the thyroid to eliminate excess iodine and heal.
Testing: Urinary iodine-creatinine ratio can help monitor iodine elimination.
Hydration and Fiber: Important for effective iodine elimination.
Micronutrients: Selenium, zinc, and iron are crucial for regulating iodine levels.
Food Choices: Opt for low-iodine foods and avoid high-iodine foods to maintain thyroid health.
You should provide documentation for the facts that you provide initially. Kelp supplements are notorious for heavy metal toxicity ( it’s from the ocean)
thanks for the feedback. I agree about kelp. I'm not a fan of it.
How does one get omega 3(EPA/DHA) on a low iodine diet? Are fish oil pills safe? Edit: I reached out to Dr. Christianson and he replied that he has a supplement called omega pure, ordered it. He answered pretty quickly, thanks Dr. C!
You're welcome!
Very helpful, thanks!
Interestingly, when I had Covid last year I actually craved iodine. I wanted to drink Lugol's iodine diluted in a big glass of water. I didn't go that far but I did increase my iodine intake, because I felt it's what my body was telling me it wanted and I feel it helped support my body to overcome the virus. Do you think there are times we need more iodine than other times e.g. in illness?
Also what's your view on toxic metals and chemicals affecting thyroid function? I would've thought this could potentially be more of a problem than iodine, as we're exposed to so many toxins these days? e.g. amalgams, fish consumption, toiletries, cosmetics, household cleaning products, paints, cookware, plastic containers, pesticides, herbicides etc
I have a goiter and some nodules if I lower my iodine I’m afraid they’ll get bigger and worse
Excellent, thank u
Thank you for watching.
What about all the non-thyroid organs that need iodine? Breasts, prostate, etc.
If you'd like to take a deep dive I explained all of this here: www.drchristianson.com/blog/the-iodine-controversy/
False advertising in the title. What a waste of time
You may need MORE iodine, not less - thyroid is not “ruined” because of taking iodine - you likely need more, not less - gotta do own research - Dr. Guy Abraham, Dr. Brownstein
It has been taken safely at much much higher limits than 200mcg
When that thyroid gets some much needed iodine, it swells because it wants MORE iodine
it is in shock from being so low for so long
That is the biggest load of bs I've ever heard. Thanks to believing this for a month or two and taking high dose iodine, my hair is now falling out. I can't tolerate the excess. Hopefully, I didn't do any irreversable damage. Just stop giving this dangerous advice on the internet!!
I just got my blood levels for iodine, I'm in the yellow to much iodine and I have hyperthyroidism now. So not sure where you are getting that info from.
I think Brownstein's book caused my Hashimoto's - taking iodine ruined my thyroid. It was not good for me and I took enough Selenium.
@@candydewitt2945same, I have hyperthyroidism from taking too much iodine, at first I thought I was diabetic because of the constant thirst etc
Wrong. High iodine levels ruined my life. In fact I nearly died. Get educated and stop sprouting mis-information, that could lead to someone's death.