Kee's Health Tips (c) Iodine & Thyroid Health

Kee's Health Tips (c)
Iodine and thyroid health.

As many of you know, vitiligo is closely related to thyroid dysfunction.
Usually, hypothyroidism is a problem for those with vitiligo.
Many cancers are also linked to insufficient amounts of iodine.
It is very important to ensure there is adequate iodine in your diet and regimen.
The standard American diet is usually lacking or deficient in iodine.
Those who consume large amounts of iodized salt and eat lots of iodine rich
sea vegetables and seafood may not need supplementation.
Those whose diets are low in salt, sea veggies and sea food and are high in
bread products may need to supplement iodine. Women who are 40 and older
are very susceptible to hypothyroidism and need to ensure adequate iodine intake.
Some studies show that too much iodine may effect the thyroid and body as
negatively as too little thyroid. Getting the right balance is key.
Breads and other baked goods in the USA were once made with iodine, and there was
sufficient iodine intake at that time; however, bromine has replaced iodine in breads
and baked goods. Not only is the American diet now lacking sufficient iodine,
the bromine in baked goods and breads actually blocks absorption of iodine.
I recommend supplementing iodine for those with vitiligo whose diets do not include
iodized salt, seafood and seaweeds. I usually recommend starting with half an
Iodoral caplet every other day, for nutritional purposes. Performing the iodine test
with liquid iodine to ensure an adequate amount of iodine is supplemented without
going overboard. It is a good idea to ask your doctor to monitor your iodine levels
during blood work for physicals.
Iodine Self-Test:
Paint some liquid iodine onto one of your biceps and watch it for up to 6 hours.
If the iodine absorbs into the skin quickly, there is likely a severe iodine deficiency.
If the iodine remains on the bicep for 6 hours, chances are, there is adequate iodine intake.
Iodine is best taken in a protein bound formula, such as Iodoral.
Iodoral is available at www.thewellnesswell.net


References and Recommended Reading:
http://www.womentowomen.com/hypothyroidism/hormonalimbalance.aspx?id=1&campaignno=hypothyroidism&adgroup=ag4treatment&keywords=hypothyroidism+iodine
http://healingdeva.com/blog/idoine-and-hypothyroidism-more-than-a-pinch-of-salt
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