«Because increased iodine intake, especially in supplement form, can
increase the autoimmune attack on the thyroid.
Iodine can
increase autoimmune attacks on the thyroid, due to its ability to reduce activity of an enzyme called thyroid peroxidase (TPO).
That's why eating gluten containing foods can
increase an autoimmune attack on the thyroid, making the situation worse.
Eating kelp, seaweed and iodized salt can actually
increase the autoimmune attack on the thyroid leading to rapid destruction of the thyroid tissues, while limiting iodine is often helpful for reducing hypothyroidism in Hashimoto's for people with adequate or high iodine levels.
Not exact matches
An excess of iodine, especially in supplemental form, can
increase autoimmune attack on the body by inhibiting the ability of an enzyme called
thyroid peroxidase (TPO).
This could result in
increased symptoms, an
increase in the
autoimmune attack on the
thyroid, and extra stress
on your body and the
thyroid.