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For any members who cannot d/l or access the Files on the website:Below is appended the New Member Document. This contains all the info youneed to get started. Please read, and then ask questions thatremain. Thank you :)Iodine information to get you started ­Commonly Asked Questions.1. Forms of Iodine2. How much Iodine do I need to take?3. Supporting Nutrients for taking Iodine.4. When should I take my supplements? Do I need to spacethem apart?5. How long should I take Iodine?6. Where can I buy Iodoral?7. What is the Salt Loading Protocol?8. What are the sources of Bromide?9. I did the skin patch test and it disappeared quickly so Imust be very deficient.10. My ferritin dropped while on Iodine.11. I am gaining weight since starting Iodine.12. Is there an issue with taking Iodine and having mercuryamalgam fillings?13. I have Hashimotos. Can I take Iodine?IODINE DEFICIENCY AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFICIENCYA Proposed Mechanism for the Development of Autoimmune Thyroid DisordersWhat Happens If TPO Is Damaged? Autoimmune Thyroid IllnessHow to Treat Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders14. My TSH went up on Iodine.15. I have adrenal fatigue. Can I take Iodine?16. I have breast cancer and would like to learn more aboutusing Iodine.17. Bromide Toxicity and Iodine Loading Test.18. Ordering an Iodine Loading Test with Bromide Levels.19. Recommended Reading.1. Forms of Iodinea. Nascent (aka Magnascent, Detoxified or Atomidine) ­ Based onEdgar Cayce's "energized" iodine. The iodine is reduced to a 1%concentration in 100% ethyl alcohol and electro-magnetically transmuted(while being suspended in a wet bath containing a mild acid solution) intothe Atomic state. 1 drop = 150 mcg or .150 mg of Iodine. This form willnot saturate body tissues and has not been proven to detox halides such asbromide, fluoride, chloride, and mercury, as other forms have.b. Iosol ­ 1830 mcg / drop of Iodine onlyc. Prolamine (Standard Process) ­ 3 mgs Iodine onlyd. Lugol's liquid ­ Iodine / Potassium Iodide ­ 2% and 5%solutions. 5% solution is 6.25 mgs / drop.e. Iodoral ­ Lugol's formula in pill form ­ Iodine / PotassiumIodide - 12.5 mgs & 50 mgs2. How much Iodine do I need to take?There are no amounts that can be given as a blanketrecommendation. Everyone needs different amounts based on their body'sability to utilize the nutrients as well as the level of toxic halideexposure they have each day. If you are dealing with a severe healthcondition then your dosages would need to be higher than those trying tomaintain good health.a. Maintenance ­ It was once believed that a good maintenance dose is25 mgs per day. But with more information being gained about the exposuresto halides bombarding our systems (bromides, fluorides, chlorine) as wellas mercury, etc., maintenance of health may require higher doses ofiodine. The iodine doctors are now beginning to believe that 50 mgs may bethe minimum required dose.b. Cancer ­ Cancer is a result of mutated cells. Iodine is absolutelycritical for something called P53 gene which is known as the "keeper of thegenetic code". Without iodine and selenium it will not function toeliminate abnormal cells from the body such as cancer. Cancer patientshave taken anywhere from 50 ­ 300 mgs / day successfully. Here is a goodarticle on how P53 works with the mdm2 in cancer<http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071015215101.htm>http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071015215101.htm For information on the P53 and Iodine see the Minerals for the Genetic Codebook.c. Children ­ These are the levels that I gave my children at thevarious ages. This is not meant to be a recommendation but a guideline forwhat was safe for my (Dr. Buist) children and others I have been in contactwith.i. Up to 3 years ­ 3 drops of Detoxified Iodine(<http://www.iodinesource.com>www.iodinesource.com) per day or take 1 dropof 5% Lugol's solution in water and then take ½ of the water and give itto the child. This results in 3.125 mgs / dose.ii. 3yrs to 5 yrs ­ 6.25 mgs of Iodoral or 1 drop 5% LugolsSolution(6.25 mgs)iii. 5 yrs to 9 yrs ­ 12.5 mgs of Iodoral or 2 drops 5% LugolsSolution (12.5 mgs)iv. 9 yrs to 16 yrs ­ 25 mgs of Iodoral or 4 drops 5% LugolsSolution (25 mgs)v. 16 yrs and up ­ will depend on health issues, weight, etcand cannot be given in generalities. Dosages range from 12.5 mgs to 300 mgs.3. Supporting Nutrients for taking Iodine.These are required to support the body while supplementing with iodine:a. Vit C ­ 2,000 ­ 5,000 mgs / day ­ supports the symporters andassists as an antioxidant to detoxing.b. Selenium ­ 200 ­ 400 mcg / day ­ needed for detoxification andthyroid hormone creation.c. Unrefined salt (Celtic) ­ ½ tsp / day ­ supports adrenals, bindsto bromide and assists in removal, supports symporters (sodium iodinesymporters or NIS)d. Magnesium ­ 400 mgs / day ­ critical for over 300 enzyme reactionsin the body.e. Optional ­ ATP CoFactors -1 tablet 2x / day ­ when individualscontinue to feel fatigued or have autoimmune thyroid disease this productcan assist in increasing ATP (energy) within the cells. Riboflavin andno-flush niacin.4. When should I take my supplements? Do I need to spacethem apart?a. Iodine should be taken with food. This seems to enhanceabsorption as well as protecting sensitive stomachs from a potential upset.b. The supporting nutrients can be taken with iodine and withfood. There is no spacing or timing required.c. Iodine should be taken earlier in the day (before 2 pm) becausefor some it increases energy so much that they are unable to sleep.5. How long should I take Iodine?Dr. Abraham has states that it should take 6 months of 50 mgs to reach 90%saturation. However, as testing has become more widely available, it seemsto be taking individuals years to detox halides and allow the iodine toenter the cells. Consequently, there is no set time that a person canexpect to supplement and reach saturation levels.6. Where can I buy Iodoral?These are a few sources that have been found to be a good option.a. www.breastcancerchoices.org - ships internationally / freeshipping with larger ordersb. www.illnessisoptional.com - ships internationallyc. www.vrp.com - ships internationallyd. www.amazon.come. You can check Froogle (google shopping tool) to find the currentcosts of various suppliers http://tinyurl.com/49zvmrl7. What is the Salt Loading Protocol?Perform the salt loading protocol when you are experiencing detoxificationsymptoms with iodine supplementation. **Note that you should not need todo this for more than 3 days. If you do then you need to reduce yourdosing of iodine.1/2 tsp celtic (or other unrefined) salt in 1/2 cup of warm waterFollow the above with a glass of 12 oz filtered water.** Repeat every 30-45 minutes as needed until urination begins.Why does this help?Salt - containing chloride - binds to the bromide in the blood stream andcarries it out through the kidneys.8. What are the sources of Bromide?Over and over people come to the Iodine group claiming that they can'tpossibly be toxic in bromide because they are gluten free, eat a cleandiet, etc. Guess what? It isn't diet related in most cases. Bromide is aflame retardant that is used in and on many items around you. Theseinclude carpeting, furniture, mattresses, clothing, computers, iPhones, andautomobiles ­ just to name a few. Food sources can include items likebaked goods that contain brominated flour or vegetable oil as well as softdrinks like Mountain Dew and other citrus based sodas. It can also befound in some Gatorade products. For many years it was used in the form ofMethyl Bromide as a pesticide on strawberries.9. I did the skin patch test and it disappeared quickly soI must be very deficient.Not necessarily. The patch test isn't very scientific and many factors gointo why it disappears. Read the following article by Dr. Abraham for moreinformation<http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/updates/UNIOD-02/UNIOD_02.htm>http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/updates/UNIOD-02/UNIOD_02.htm 10. My ferritin dropped while on Iodine.This has been happening to people taking 50 mgs or more of Iodoral. It hasbeen rectified by adding a B6 ­ Complex along with an iron supplement tohelp restore ferritin to normal levels. It is thought to occur due to anincrease in metabolic rate that requires more iron. Sufficient ferritinlevels (60-70) are needed to create and utilize thyroid hormones.11. I am gaining weight since starting Iodine.Unfortunately this can occur in those that are very toxic in halides likebromide. If your detoxification pathways are not able to eliminate thetoxins being released by iodine then your body will buffer them with waterand fat. It may be due, in part, to lowered calcium levels as well asmagnesium, vit D, and B Vitamins. All work to maintain balance in thecells and eliminate toxins.12. Is there an issue with taking Iodine and having mercuryamalgam fillings?While iodine does seem to pull out mercury from the cells / tissues of thebody, there has been no indication that it is dangerous to take iodinewhile amalgams remain in the body. If there is concern, supplements likecilantro, chlorella and others can be used to help bind and carry themercury out of the body. Consulting with a good holistic / biologicaldentist as well as an alternative medicine doctor can help to assess yourtoxicity level and assist you in safe removal of amalgams and chelation.13. I have Hashimotos. Can I take Iodine?Yes, Dr. Brownstein believes that low iodine is one the key causes inautoimmune thyroid disease. The following is an excerpt from Dr.Brownstein's Iodine book.THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROID ILLNESSES: IODINE DEFICIENCY ANDANTIOXIDANT DEFICIENCYChapter 7 described the apoptotic (i.e., anticancer) effects of theiodinated form of lactone ( - Iodolactone).- Iodolactone is not only important for preventing cancer, its productionis also necessary to help regulate the oxidation of iodine. Figure 3illustrates this regulatory step in the oxidation/organification of iodine.As previously mentioned, the oxidation of iodide to iodine occursthrough the interaction of H2O2 and TPO. Iodine is a necessary product inorder to provide the correct molecule in the cell so that organificationcan occur. If organification does not take place or is blocked, thyroidhormone and iodo-lipids will not be formed. As can be seen from Figure 3,this reaction is controlled by intracellular calcium levels and iodinatedlipids­-iodolactone.Intracellular calcium stimulates this pathway. On the other hand,-iodolactone and other iodinated lipids act as a brake on the system. Ifthere is not enough iodine in the cell to organify and produce adequateamounts of -iodolactone, it can set the stage for damage to the thyroidcell and the development of an autoimmune thyroid disorder such asHashimoto's or Graves' disease.A Proposed Mechanism for the Development ofAutoimmune Thyroid DisordersThe NADPH oxydase system is found in the mitochondria of our cells. Themitochondria are the energy-producing cells of our body. The mitochondriaproduce energy (i.e., ATP) through a complex process called oxidativephosphorylation. All medical students (and most physicians) are familiarwith oxidative phosphorylation because we have to memorize the many stepsresponsible for producing ATP. This production of ATP requires many itemsincluding: oxygen, magnesium, ADP, and amino acids.Many people with chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatiguesyndrome, and autoimmune disorders, complain they have no energy. ATP isthe molecule that stores energy for the body. The body is constantlyproducing and utilizing ATP. Its production is a complex process that isbeyond this book. However, there are two cofactors, Vitamins B2(riboflavin) and B3 (niacin), that are integral to stimulating oxidativephosphorylation and ATP production.Hydrogen peroxide is a byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation. It is thisproduction of hydrogen peroxide that is so critical to the oxidationprocess of iodine. Hydrogen peroxide and TPO help to oxidize iodide toform iodine.If there is a deficiency in iodine, which is common when ingesting the RDAfor iodine, there will not be enough substrate (i.e., iodine) to produceiodinated lipids. As can be seen from Figure 3, the lack of -iodolactoneand other iodinated lipids results in a loss of the 'brake' in the pathwayto oxidize iodide. This may result in a temporarily production of too muchhydrogen peroxide. This excess hydrogen peroxide can damage the enzyme TPO.What Happens If TPO Is Damaged? Autoimmune Thyroid IllnessThe body's response to TPO damage is to produce antibodies against TPO oranti-TPO antibodies. A diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease requires thepresence of anti-TPO antibodies. As the damage worsens, surroundingproteins can also be damaged such as thyroglobulin. Damaged thyroglobulinwill result in the body producing antibodies againstthyroglobulin­anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.In most cases of Hashimoto's disease, there are antibodies to both TPO andthyroglobulin present. Although Graves' disease may also possess thesesame antibodies, antibody production is not necessary to make the diagnosisof Graves' disease. However, my clinical experience has shown that thetreatment for both Hashimoto's and Graves' disease can follow a similarcourse with similar positive outcomes.How to Treat Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders1. Ingest enough iodine in order to provide adequate substrate toiodinate lipids.2. Take Vitamins B2 (Riboflavin) and B3 (Niacin) in amountsnecessary to stimulate the NADPH system to produce adequate amounts of H2O2.3. Correct oxidant stress in the thyroid gland and the mitochondria withantioxidants.4. Ensure adequate magnesium levels.5. Minimize oxidative stress in the body.14. My TSH went up on Iodine.This is a common occurrence when a person starts to take iodine after beingdeficient. The body increases TSH to stimulate production of thyroglobulinwhich is used to bind to the iodine in thyroid hormoneproduction. Individuals can have TSH levels as high as 75 for up to 6months without clinical signs of hypothyroidism. The best values to checkwith labs if there is a concern are the Free T3 and Free T4. You will findin most cases that the "frees" are nicely within the ranges.15. I have adrenal fatigue. Can I take Iodine?Yes, Iodine is used by every gland and mucosal lining and is needed to healthe adrenals. You should also use unrefined salt to support them as wellas Vitamin C. Other products such as ashwaganda, licorice root, adrenalglandulars and in severe conditions a doctor can prescribe hydrocortisoneto replace the body's deficiency.16. I have breast cancer and would like to learn more aboutusing Iodine.The best resource for breast cancer is<http://www.breastcancerchoices.org>www.breastcancerchoices.org which is anon-profit organization run by Lynne Farrow who is a breast cancersurvivor. They are dedicated to the grass roots research into iodine'seffectiveness as treatment.17. Bromide Toxicity and Iodine Loading Test.As the years have gone by members of the group have been testing relativelyhigh in their saturation levels with the Iodine loading tests. This isusually met with jubilation that they are at a good level. But wait! Thisisn't a place to stop. A bromide level test has become available and canbe added to the loading test. This is highly recommended because it givesa clearer picture of what the TRUE status of the saturation level is. As ageneral rule if you see a higher saturation level (80% or above) with abromide level over 10 mgs/L (the upper limit of normal per Dr. Guy Abraham)you are bromide toxic and the receptors that would normally be able to pulliodine into the cells cannot because bromide is blocking thereceptors. This will result in a high level of iodine being eliminated inthe urine indicating (falsely) that you are more saturated than youare. Persons with results such as these should consider supplementing withLugol's or Iodoral in doses of 50 mgs or more for 6 mos to 1 year and thenretest Iodine Loading and Bromide levels to see what the new statusis. Dr. Abraham has stated that this amount of time is needed to makesignificant progress in detoxing and to build saturation in thecells. After supplementing for 6 mos to 1 year, the trend has been to seesaturation levels go down while bromide elimination levels increase.Another reason for a false high reading in saturation levels is due todefects in the symporters of the cells. Dr. Abraham addresses this on hiswebsite at<http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-11/IOD_11.htm>http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-11/IOD_11.htm which suggests the usage of Vitamin C to heal symporters.18. Ordering an Iodine Loading Test with Bromide Levels.It is recommended that you order both the 24 hour loading and bromide leveltest. We recommend this because you may obtain a high saturation level andbelieve that your levels are fine when in fact bromide toxicity will blockthe iodine receptors not allowing iodine to enter the cell which results inan elimination of iodine when it is needed / deficient thus skewing thetest results.The following list is a compilation of resources for obtaining the Iodineloading test.Hakala Research885 Parfet Street Unit ELakewood, CO 80215877.238.1779*** It is not recommended that you do the spot test as this is only anindicator of how much iodine is in the diet and offers no real value to thebody saturation. The two asterisk items are the recommended tests.** Iodine Loading Kit Only $70Iodine Spot Level Kit Only $70Iodine Spot and Loading Kit $95** Bromide Level Testing (must be combined with one of the above kits) $35Test prices do not include return shipping.They now also offer iodine serum/saliva testing to check for Organification/ Oxidation issues as well as symporter defects. The test is available twoways:1. 24 hour Iodine loading test plus the serum saliva ratio cost: $155.00.2. Serum saliva ratio without the urine test cost: $110.00.The serum/saliva ratio gives the degree of usage of iodine within the cell,if the ratio is below normal this signifies a symporter defect (NIS) whilea higher than normal ratio points to an organification problem.According to Dr. Abrahams articles the symporter can be repaired using 3 gmof slow release Vitamin C per day, the organification issue responds to ATPCoFactors (Riboflavin 100mg + NoFlush Niacin 500mg) twice daily.=============================================================================FFP LabsDr. Jorg Flechas MD80 Doctors Drive Ste 3ville, NC 28792(1-877-900-5556)The cost of this test is $80.If it is not ordered by a physician you must tell them you are ordering iton your own and they will assign you to a nurse practitioner. When you getthe results of this test you can receive a free consultation with Dr. Flechas.You may also obtain a urine spot test for an additional $30 for a total of$110 for both tests.Spot / Loading / Bromide test can be obtained for $230=============================================================================Vitamin Research Products** As of the last time this test was reviewed no bromide testing is available.<http://www.vrp.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProdID=9137>http://www.vrp.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProdID=9137 $100 for both the spot and loading test.Kit requires an ordering physician.=============================================================================Doctors Data** This lab does not seem to report in the manner that is described in Dr.Abraham's research so it is difficult to determine true saturation andbromide levels.Pre and post loading - requires an ordering physician.<http://www.doctorsdata.com/test_info.asp?id=118>http://www.doctorsdata.com/test_info.asp?id=118 ====================================================================================ZRT LaboratoriesThis is a new test that is not performed in the manner outlined by Dr.Abraham, Dr Brownstein or Dr. Flechas which has been used effectively sincethe 1990's. It has not been proven to correlate with the health conditionsof those with iodine deficiency and does not offer a bromide level testwhich is critical in determining how accurate the saturation level is. Atthis point the Iodine group does not recommend this test.19. Recommended Reading.Many of the questions asked over and over are covered in these referencematerials. Please familiarize yourself with them to help with limiting therepetition of information on the group.a. Dr Brownstein ­ Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can't LiveWithout it <http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.comb. Dr. Brownstein ­ Salt Your Way To Healthc. Dr. Derry ­ Breast Cancer and Iodine: How to Prevent andHow to Survive Breast Cancer<http://www.thyroidscience.com/reviews/derry/derry.9.19.09.htm>http://www.thyroidscience.com/reviews/derry/derry.9.19.09.htm d. <http://www.optimox.com>www.optimox.com - Research by Dr. GuyAbraham ­ the founder of The Iodine Projecte. <http://www.iodine4health.com>www.iodine4health.com - The IodineGroup's repository for Iodine research.20. INDEXAdrenal fatigue, 6Antibodies, 5Atomidine iodine. See Detoxified iodineATP, 3, 5ATP CoFactorsas optional supporting nutrient, 2physiology, 5Autoimmune thyroid diseasesmechanism causing, 5treatment of, 6underlying cause, 4Breast cancer, 6Bromide testingin combination with iodine loading test, 6ordering, 7, 8second testing, 6Bromides. See also Detoxificationand the iodine loading test, 6and weight gain, 4bombarding our systems, 2normal levels of, 6sources of, 3Calcium, weight gain and, 4Cancerbreast cancer, 6how much iodine to take, 2Celtic sea salt. See Salt, unrefinedChelation, mercury amalgam fillings and, 4Children, how much iodine to take, 2Chlorine, as halide, bombarding our systems, 2Companion nutrients. See Supporting nutrients requiredDental mercury amalgam fillings, 4Detoxificationforms of iodine not producing, 1length of time expected for, 3symptoms of, salt loading protocol to alleviate, 3Detoxified iodineamount of iodine in, 1for children under 3 years, 2Doctors Data (laboratory), 8Ferritin levels dropping, 4FFP Labs, 8Flame retardants, as source of bromides, 3Fluoride, as halide, bombarding our systems, 2Foodas source of bromides, 3taking supplements with, 3Forms of iodine, 1Free T3, and rise in TSH, 6Free T4, and rise in TSH, 6Graves' diseaseantibodies and, 5treatment of, 6underlying cause of, 5Hakala Research (laboratory), 7Halides. See also Bromides; Detoxificationlist of types of, 2Hashimoto's disease, 4cause underlying, 4mechanism causing, 5treatment of, 6How much iodine to takecancer, 2children, 2maintenance, 2with false saturation results, 6Iodinated lipids, 5Iodinedosage. See How much iodine to takeforms of, 1saturation with. See Saturation with iodinetesting. See Iodine Loading Testwhen to take, 3Iodine Loading Testand bromides, effect on results of, 6ordered with Bromide Levels Test, 7ordering, 7, 8second testing, time for, 6Iodine Spot Test, 7, 8Iodoralamount of iodine per tablet, 1how much to take, 2where to buy, 3Iosol, 1Length of time to take iodine, 3Lugol's liquid iodineamount of iodine per drop, 1how much to take, 2Magnascent iodine. See Detoxified iodineMagnesiumas supporting nutrient, amount to take, 2weight gain and, 4Mercuryamalgam fillings in teeth, 4bombarding our systems, 2Nascent iodine. See Detoxified iodineNiacinas optional, 3in treatment of autoimmune thyroid diseases, 6no-flush, amount to take, 7physiology and, 5Oxidation/organification of iodineATP CoFactors to treat, 7physiology, 4test to check function of, 7Patch test on skin, 4Phosphorylation, 5Prolamine (Standard Process), 1Resourcescancer and iodine, 2Dr. Brownstein books, 9Dr. Derry article, 9Dr. Guy Abraham articles (Optimox site), 9Iodine Group's iodine research site, 9skin patch test, 4where to buy Iodoral, 3www.breastcancerchoices.org, 6Riboflavinamount to take, 7as optional, 3in treatment of autoimmune thyroid diseases, 6physiology and, 5Salt loading protocol, 3Salt, unrefinedadrenal fatigue and, 6as supporting nutrient, amount to take, 2function in body, 2, 3in salt loading protocol, 3Saturation with iodineand false readings, 6Detoxified iodine not providing, 1Seleniumand cancer, 2as supporting nutrient, 2Skin patch test, 4Supporting nutrients requiredamounts and functions, 2when to take, 3Symporter defectsand false high reading in saturation levels, 7test for, 7Vitamin C in treatment of, 7T3, free. See Free T4T4, free. See Free T4Thyroglobulin, 5, 6Thyroid hormonesferritin in production of, 4iodine in production of, 5, 6selenium in production of, 2TSH rising and, 6Timefor second round of testing, 6length of, to take iodine, 3of day, to take supplements, 3TPO, 5TSH rise, following iodine supplementation, 6Vitamin B group, and weight gain, 4Vitamin B2. See RiboflavinVitamin B3. See NiacinVitamin Cadrenal fatigue and, 6as supporting nutrient, 2symporter defects healing with, 7Vitamin D, 4Vitamin Research Products, 8Weight gain, 4www.breastcancerchoices.org, 6ZRT Laboratories, 8

Hi All

I am having a problem axcessing some of the document's. I did manage to download Iodine information to get you started - Commonly Asked Questions. as far as any of the other one's it say's document not found. Any suggestions..Thank you and Happy Holiday's..

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Hi Kathleen,

I take co-enzyme Q10/Ubiquinol because I have MS.

Should I lower my B2 and B3 intakes?

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Hi ,

I take CoQ10 and a B Complex daily, I don’t know if you should lower your B vitamins, maybe someone else can speak to your question.

Kathleen

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I am having a problem axcessing some of the document's. I did manage to download Iodine information to get you started - Commonly Asked Questions. as far as any of the other one's it say's document not found. Any suggestions..Thank you and Happy Holiday's..

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I have MS too - taking LDN and Iodine and doing MUCH better than I was a few

years back.

B2 and B3 are what is in the ATP CoFactors supplement that is recommended to

help you use the iodine you take. I have just started taking that in addition

to a B Complex. I had a test that showed very poor iodine uptake and

hypothyroid. Those 2 vitamins are exactly the ones needed to help that.

So no, I wouldn't cut back on B2 and B3. If you have it, Dr. Brownstein's

Iodine book, p. 166 explains how these help some people.

Karyn

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> Hi ,

> I take CoQ10 and a B Complex daily, I don't know if you should lower your B

vitamins, maybe someone else can speak to your question.

> Kathleen

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> Hi Kathleen,

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> I take co-enzyme Q10/Ubiquinol because I have MS.

> Should I lower my B2 and B3 intakes?

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I am 20 years post open-chest HM. I had about 85% relief that lasted at least 5

years. I was very pleased with this result considering that I had difficulty

swallowing liquids prior to the surgery. Over the subsequent years I had

several dilations and recently a Botox injection to " touch up " later swallowing

problems.

Sorry to report that the surgery appeared to have limited results on reducing

very painful esophageal spasms. More recently, age and quitting drinking

alcohol has reduced, but not eliminated, the most painful spasm attacks. I can

often stave off the pain by drinking copious amounts of cold Diet Coke and

taking Levsin under the tongue.

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> I haven't posted in a while. I had a few questions for those of you that have

had a HM. I was diagnosed with A in Dec of 2011 and had an HM done in Jan 2012.

It has only been several months since my surgery and i'm having the same

problems eating/drinking, muscle spasms and reflux I had before the surgery.

What have your experiences been after a HM? Will the surgery be re-done, or are

there any other options? I don't have an appt scheduled with my doc for another

couple weeks. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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