is iodine in almond milk a problem

[Underactiveclare]

I’m sorry if I’m making too many posts here. I’m happy to be redirected if better.

I just noticed that my almond milk says it contains iodine. Does this mean I should avoid it? I’m just trying to have a life detox of all things bad for thyroid.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

There is no iodine in pure almond milk but some brands do add it (marketed as providing a similar iodine level to that found in cow’s milk). Personally I choose the shop bought almond milk without vitamin/ mineral/ sweetener additions. I also avoid other foodstuffs with added vitamins. I prefer to test key vitamin levels myself and supplement if and when needed.

As per my message to your previous post, I’d go easy on the ‘life detox’ as eliminating multiple food groups at the same time can make it very complicated to work out what you can tolerate/ what flares symptoms. Perhaps focus on making one change at once.

Keep posting & let us know how you are progressing. We are here to support! 🦋

[Underactiveclare in reply to Buddy195]

Hi Buddy. Which tests do you recommend for vitamin levels? I got thyroid done through Randox and they seemed ok.

Thank you!

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to Underactiveclare]

We recommend testing key thyroid vitamins (ferritin, folate, B12 and vitamin D). I use Medichecks, but other members use Blue Horizon etc

thyroiduk.org/help-and-supp...

[AbiKat1]

From my own experience I’d avoid anything with added iodine, I used to have Oatly oat milk, till my thyroid started playing havoc. That’s when I realised it had added iodine, same with almond milk. And some supplements too. I now opt for without the added iodine. Feel much better.

My advice would to be careful of anything with added iodine.

I think we get enough of it naturally from foods and our thyroxine.

All the best

[Underactiveclare in reply to AbiKat1]

this is such a learning journey and a fabulous one at that. Working on my health is making me feel so much better. Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s great to be a part of this fantastic community.