Hello everyone ,
I have done iodine patch test recommended by my naturopath and it faded away within 8hrs so he said Iam deficient in iodine and should start supplementing.i wonder if anyone has done skin patch test and what kind of iodine you r using which one is the best and how much ? Thank you
The iodine patch test has been debunked - it really isn’t reliable at all, Ari.
I know that helvella has posted links to articles which explain more before. A search for “iodine patch test” in the search box might find them?
Even ardent iodine adherents Brownstein and Abraham clearly state that it is an unreliable test. Far too many factors affect the results including height above sea level. Have a look here:
I would be extremely dubious of a naturopath who recommended an iodine patch test.
Thanks for ur reply so where and how can I check iodine levels any website I can buy this test ?
I would be dubious of a naturopath, full stop! Most of them seem to be involved in non scientific and even occultic practices.
Here’s an article that explains how iodine can harm as well as help. verywellhealth.com/the-iodi...
A urine test would be more reliable. I wouldn’t supplement iodine without being absolutely sure I was deficient.
How can I check my iodine levels please Than ?
This is one test that is available:
bloodtestsdirect.co.uk/inde...
There are others and I posted this one as the first decent one I found in the UK.
Have u used this one too yourself ? If iam low so how do I know how much I should supplement of iodine and which one is best of supplements ? Also after how long time should I retest it? I just ordered this one and thanks to you I hope soon it will be clear if I need iodine or not
No - never done an iodine test. That was why I did not initially respond. 
Hope it makes sense to you. (I really do not feel confident when it comes to iodine.)
If you do need iodine, most people take Lugol's iodine (easily available on line) or Iodoral - also available online - which is a tablet form of Lugol's. Also useful to have in case of a nuclear incident as all the potassium iodide will be sold out (I used to work in a power station).
Can I use Lugol 15% it says use 1-4 drops daily .well I need only probably 150 of iodine as maximum I think .Can I use lugol tincture just apply on my skin .
I think that is what most people use - both internally or externally. Check with your practitioner. A patch test, if you decide to do it, is usually one drop on the inside of the wrist in a cm square. If you are deficient and decide to take iodine, it needs to be drops in water, swallowed. Practitioner will advise.
Ari3
Check out Genova Diagnostics Urine Iodine Test
thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...
Click on the link to the pdf document at the beginning of the article then on Page 3 there is
"Urine Iodine Test:
Specimen requirements: Urine
Cost: £71.00
Order Code: END25
Turnaround time: 5 - 10 days
Iodine is an essential trace element, vital for healthy thyroid function. Adequate levels are required to
enable the production of T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, whilst also being required in other areas of health.
Deficiencies can lead to impaired heat and energy production, mental function and slow metabolism. Urine
iodine is one of the best measures of iodine status. This test is not performed as a loading test, but can be
used to establish existing levels or to monitor iodine supplementation."
I have done this test twice, once to get my normal level, then again after I had been using a multivitamin that a practioner put me on that contained Iodine. It's a good reliable test.
Thanks for ur reply I ordered test from bloodtestsdirect.co.uk the one helvella mentioned previously on my comment I hope that one will be ok too it cost £41
It says £41 plus flat rate shipping of £10.
I looked at that and was put off by the fact that it says
Iodine Urine
Then when you look under the Specifications tab it says
Test Type - Venous
So it's not clear to me what type of test it actually is.
They charged me £41 only I will wait for the test kit and see how it goes I hope it helps don’t know if anyone used their website .
If you are taking any thyroid hormone you will be getting a substantial amount of iodine from the hormone, depending on how much you take of course. Iodine deficiency is quite common but much less likely if you take thyroid hormone.
I haven’t been on a big dose iam not optimally dosed been 1/4 ndt and 1/4 ndt on and off cause of my adrenals never been optimally dosed .i have ordered iodine urine test have done patch test too and it disappeared with thin 8hrs and I put it quite a lot on my hand twice I did this test. it shows my body needs iodine I think.I haven’t eaten anything with iodine for ages nor iodised salt or sea foods or anything like that so I believe I could be very low in iodine.My naturopath suggested me to have iodine supplement for a month and re test it again.But also will wait for my urine iodine test to come through the post .thank you very much for ur answer much appreciated
If you were very low on iodine you would have a large goitre and high TSH. If there are reasons to suspect low iodine then just ask your doctor to test you.
...as an aside, jimh111, I never got a goitre even when horribly overt with a TSH through the roof - do you know why that is? Did I have plenty of iodine and it had no bearing on my hypothyroidism (atropic autoimmune, with short bouts of hyperthyroidism)? PM me if it requires a lengthy diatribe 😉
I've only elementary knowledge of goitres but many hypothyroid patients do not get a goitre. Those with iodine deficiency often develop 'derbyshire neck' and in spite of this may not be hypothyroid.
Iodine test: blood or urine?
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