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Author: | DougA. [ Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Hashimoto and iodine |
Why does iodine work for Hashimotos? Quote: There are many healthcare professionals that are warning of the terrible consequences for
those with Hashimotos who take high doses of iodine. But they are VERY wrong. The lack of iodine is actually part of the reason as to why Hashimotos has occurred. Iodine is needed to support the body in balancing this autoimmune condition. There are several things that you need to look at and consider when listening to these doctors warnings. a. How much iodine do they discuss? In most cases they discuss microgram (mcg) or low milligram (mg) dosing in the examples they site that had outcomes resulting in disaster. Yes, this is exactly what may happen. In some individuals when given microgram amounts you do “stoke the fire” and cause an increase in antibody attack on the thyroid gland. That’s not what we teach. b. Where do they stop their discussion? In watching many videos and reading the articles of the doctors sounding the alarm, they take iodine through the biological process in the gland where iodine enters the cell and is oxidated from iodine to iodide and then they exclaim – “See the oxidation creates inflammation and that increases antibodies.” Right again! But there is one problem. The body’s process doesn’t stop there. When iodine is supplied in levels OVER what is needed to create thyroid hormones there is a magical substance that is created called iodolipids. These iodolipids are the regulatory factor on the oxidation process. Iodolipids, when created, will put the brakes on the oxidative process before it runs out of control and “burns” the cells creating an inflammatory response. The body sees inflammation / abnormal cells and creates and antibody attack against them as a natural response. The key is to stop this from occurring. c. Where they go wrong. Dr Brownstein has written about this in his book Iodine Why you Need it Why You Can’t Live Without It. He has determined that when iodine is supplied in amounts 100x the RDA of 150 mcg (or 15 mgs) that the body will begin to create these iodolipids. So you can see that giving microgram amounts causes a big issue for those with Hashimotos. In this case the mantra of “low and slow” can actually create a bigger issue. This causes many to give up on iodine because their condition seems to worsen. So the next time you see a doctor or listen to one that discusses the dangers of high doses of iodine for Hashimotos ask them…. “What about the iodolipids?” |
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