iodine

[nichola79]

is it worth trying iodine? x

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

There are many, many posts (blogs and questions) here. With lots of discussion.

It is a difficult, controversial subject with people on both sides of the fence totally disagreeing with each other.

I have a cautious view and believe that it is far and away best to have a urinary iodine test before even trying it. At the same time, I do not attempt to avoid normal amounts in my diet such as in fish, in some products made with iodised salt, dairy products, etc.

Rod

[nichola79 in reply to helvella]

thanks what sort of test and where can I get it tested too? I've been thinking in getting this tested as I seen that lack of iodine can cause nodules and palpatations, so maybe it is worth adding this test to my list? x

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to nichola79]

Various private tests are available by following the link below - then looking at each of the companies:

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

If you are at all unsure, simply ring the companies and ask. I think you want the urinary iodine test - not blood. That is what is used to assess whether or not you have enough iodine in your diet/body.

[nichola79 in reply to nichola79]

can I use thyroid uk for this? x

[nichola79 in reply to helvella]

is the urine iodine test ok to do? x

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to nichola79]

Do double-check that it will inform you of your iodine status.

[nichola79 in reply to helvella]

a big thanks to your quick reply, im going to order the genova iodine urine one, see where I am with that, thank you x

[sky00 in reply to nichola79]

may i inject- taking the correct urine iodine test is key ! must be the 24hr. iodine loading urine test--you take a iodine pill then the results show how much iodine is excreted in the urine--the more that is excreted the less iodine you need-conversely the less that is excreted in other words the more your body holds onto-means you needed iodine and one is defcient, there is a ratio see dr.brownstein or others to find that ratio, endo who would do that test would know the ratios-finding that endo is like finding hens teeth.. if one was iodine deficient dr .brownsteins or others/ books are the authority on iodine-with reference by many other authority's dr.peat etc.etc.one can see on you tube loads of his videos--i had a 24 iodine urine test and was told yes you are deficient -HOWEVER this only represents the last few days, "don't worry... well the last few days is THE exact diet i have been eating for the last five years--thus i have been deficient all that time, that 24hr test is NOT the best test, one needs the 24 hr. urine iodine loading test, where one is given iodine/iodide tablet then pee for 24hr. that tells the true picture of one's deficiency-- i currently take Iodoral 12.5mg iodine/iodide-note that is (milligrams) not (micro-grams), as in kelp bladderwack etc. & i trust Iodoral tablets- as the lugols liquid is suspect by who is making it up ,it's purity, their hygiene their integrity etc. the pill form Iodoral is consistent, regulated more strictly--i feel loads better have way more energy and my body feels it needs it -will continue till i finally get to see endo & some treatment hopefully ndt or at least t3. by the way BE prepared to detox of the nasties in ones body, see dr. brownstein ) & others, but it passes and iodine is doing it's job..also note iodines relationship to cancer --of the breast prostrate etc.etc. again dr.b or dr.bob or dr.peat, stop the thyroid madness is excellent and their websites... hope this helps someone anyone.... sky

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