What are good sources of iodine ?

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Re: iodine deficiency according to Dr P

dear Chuck and all

I really have to get to the bottom of this iodine problem.

You say that the iodine in kelp tablets contain inherently(?) bromine? And that

this bromine can cause problems. you also say that kelp contains heavy metals

which are even worse.

So what source of iodine would you go for if you had to choose to take iodine?

You talk about potassium iodide and there are some sites mentioned . Please

don't be a sceptic and tell me where i could buy the best iodine without all

these problems at a reasonable price? I'd kinda like to avoid the risk of

hashi's if possible and all the consequences deriving from heavy metals

consumption. It needs to be in Europe as I can't import from USA. You seem to

like this Lugol's one. Do suggest a concentration that would be ok.....

I am using at the moment Solgar and these are the ingredients:( Each tablet

provides: lodine (from 84mg of dehydrated North Atlantic kelp)225ug (250mcg on

my bottle)

Tableted with these natural ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline

cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, vegetable

gum.)These ingredients don't talk about bromide or heavy metals. do you think

they are present anyway?

I do get very confused ;my knowledge of thyroid problems is very low.

thanks in advance

berny

> Optimox does sell both liquid and solid versions. The oldest type is a

> mixture of potassium iodide and elemental iodine called Lugol's

> solution. The original (19th c.) was very concentrated to make it

> effective for external applications. Many of the modern versions of

> " Lugol's " are more dilute. Read the fine print to make sure you are

> getting a bargain.

>

> Iodine and potassium iodide are relatively cheap, as chemicals go, so it

> is worth comparison shopping.