Iodine - ms

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A good article from a good source mentions iodine as well;

" ...Secondly, all three disorders appear to involve the depletion of the

enzymes which protect against oxidative stress, Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase,

glutathione peroxidase and catalase. This may be why anti-oxidant

supplementation, especially selenium, vitamin E and vitamin C, is now

recommended for multiple sclerosis patients.

It also may account for some of the success of the Swank diet in the

treatment of this disorder, since this diet is very high in the antioxidant

vitamin A and in the essential fatty acids, which are easily oxidized and

create prostaglandin deficiencies. Beyond this, Apostolski and coworkers

have shown, in clinical trials, that the course of amyotrophic lateral

sclerosis can be slowed by the administration of selenium, other

antioxidants, amino acids, and a Ca2+ channel blocker such as nimodipine.

Only the use of all of these components together enhanced glutathione

peroxidase activity, increased plasma vitamin E levels and appeared to slow

disease progression. Hoffer and also have discussed the long-term

survival (22 years) of an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient receiving

coenzyme Q10, selenium, zinc, dolomite, niacinamide, thiamine, folic acid

and vitamin E.

Thirdly there would also seem to be a role for glutamate antagonists in all

three disorders. Finally, given the apparent relationship between iodine and

dopamine, it seems logical to further explore the value of this mineral in

the treatment of these neurologic diseases.... "

http://www.orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1999/articles/1999-v14n03-p128.shtml

Bruce

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From: coloredoctave

Does iodine help you with the MS? We read about the benefits but I'm most

interested in personal stories.

Cheers,

Joan