Not exact matches
Kelp contains high amounts of
iodine, as well as low levels of heavy metals, and taking the seaweed in
supplement form makes it easier to get too
much of these potentially toxic substances.
One recent study suggests it might not be wise to get more than about 800 mcg of
iodine per day, and
supplementing with as
much as 12 - 13 mg (12,000 - 13,000 mcgs) could potentially have some adverse health effects.8
I would like to
supplement with
iodine, but broken sleep really ruins my day... Thank you so
much for your time!
I decided to start
supplementing with
iodine, as well as cut out as
much fluoride as
much as possible, after reading this blog post from The Nourished Life, which then lead me to discover this website and this revolutionary e-Book from author Melissa Gardener.
However, it is important to monitor
iodine consumption if you plan to
supplement because too
much iodine can also be damaging.
Too little or too
much iodine can cause issues with your thyroid gland as this medical article explains, so it's essential you know what you should be taking and that you speak to a doctor first if you're considering taking an
iodine supplement.
There are potentially serious risks to taking too
much iodine, however, which is why I generally do not advise taking
iodine supplements like Lugol's or Ioderol.
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) has issued a warning about the risks of too
much iodine from
iodine, potassium iodide and kelp
supplements
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) has issued a statement warning about the risks of too
much iodine, especially from
iodine, potassium iodide and kelp
supplements.1
How
much iodine is there in 32.5 of potassium iodide as I plan to to take1 capsule per day for health along with a mineral
supplement.
I'm curious to know how
much is to
much iodine, especially if using a
supplement.
To help get off the Nexium, be sure to take adequate salt and
iodine; do intermittent fasting; entrain circadian rhythms; support bile production by
supplementing glycine (5 g / day), taurine (1 g / day), and vitamin C (2 g / day); take vinegar 3 tbsp per day, mix some with food and use a bit to flavor water, but not too
much at once; 5 egg yolks per day, no whites.
Alternatively, you could a highly potent
iodine supplement (careful not to apply too
much) such as TPCS Iosol Formula.
«Excess consumption of soy can affect thyroid function, if you have a thyroid disorder to begin with or if you're not getting enough
iodine in your diet... you're unlikely to get too many isoflavones as a result of adding soy foods to your diet — but you probably will take in too
much if you take soy
supplements in pill form.
Furthermore, some people who consume too
much iodine (either from foods or
supplements) or who take medications containing
iodine (such as amiodarone) may cause the thyroid gland to overproduce thyroid hormones.
Supplement your dog's food with GreenMin, which acts as a detox, helps to eliminate heavy metals and provides essential minerals, including
iodine, in
much greater concentrations than kelp.