One study
showed iodine deficiency in 25 % of vegetarians and an astonishing 80 % of vegans.4
He did have a thyroid condition some years back but that went away and recent blood tests show no obvious thyroid issue, although recent tests by a naturopath
showed iodine deficiency and he has been taking iodine supplements for a month to no avail.
Not exact matches
On the other hand, those with
iodine -
deficiency induced hypothyroidism can benefit from * careful * supplementation, but given the research
showing the increased risk of autoimmune thyroid problems that can result, it is very important to check with a doctor first!
However, a decade of both animal and human studies have
shown that cruciferous veggies do not negatively impact thyroid function EXCEPT in the case of a documented
iodine deficiency.
If labs return
showing that there is hypothyroidism, then also looking for
deficiencies of selenium, iron, and zinc would be important next steps, while also looking for environmental factors that interfere with
iodine utilization.
My experience has
shown that the vast majority of patients suffering with these illnesses improve their condition when
iodine deficiency is rectified.
Surveys indicate that many pregnant women in the United States, while not
showing signs of overt
iodine deficiency, may obtain insufficient amounts of
iodine [25].
I also
showed a slight
deficiency in
iodine levels.
All of these conditions have been
shown in the literature to be associated with
iodine deficiency.
Iodine is important for brain and thyroid function, and pregnant women and children have been shown to be especially at risk of iodine deficiency
Iodine is important for brain and thyroid function, and pregnant women and children have been
shown to be especially at risk of
iodine deficiency
iodine deficiency (20).
Iodine - Studies are showing that children with iodine deficiencies are struggling in school whereas children with normal iodine levels are performing better in spelling and re
Iodine - Studies are
showing that children with
iodine deficiencies are struggling in school whereas children with normal iodine levels are performing better in spelling and re
iodine deficiencies are struggling in school whereas children with normal
iodine levels are performing better in spelling and re
iodine levels are performing better in spelling and reading.
Iodine - deficient breast tissue also shows alterations in DNA and increases in estrogen receptor proteins.40 Coupled with iodine deficiency - induced increases in circulating estrogen levels, these changes can substantially increase the risk of breast cancer in women with low iodine lev
Iodine - deficient breast tissue also
shows alterations in DNA and increases in estrogen receptor proteins.40 Coupled with
iodine deficiency - induced increases in circulating estrogen levels, these changes can substantially increase the risk of breast cancer in women with low iodine lev
iodine deficiency - induced increases in circulating estrogen levels, these changes can substantially increase the risk of breast cancer in women with low
iodine lev
iodine levels.44