Iodine shortage

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I recently did a home iodine test using a USP tincture of iodine, and

spreading a 2 inch area just on the underside of my arm.

Rule of thumb goes if the iodine stain is gone after 1 hour you're

severely deficient, if it's gone after 4 hours you're still deficient.

If it's there after 4 hours you've got adequate amounts.

My stain was gone after 2.5 hours. After some reading, I found out

that I could rebuild my iodine stores with sea vegetables, however my

grocery store doesn't have Kelp, seaweed or algae.

I'm not a big sea salt eater so I don't get iodine that way, and I do

eat lots of raw kale and cabbage and steamed brussel sprouts, which

all inhibit iodine intake. Unfortunately I don't eat enough raw eggs

to make up for it, and the only dairy I eat is a few gulps of heavy

cream a couple times a week. Is my only other alternative iodine

supplements like iodine pills or kelp powder? Anyone with experience

here?

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