Re: Best websites to education friends?

[Guest guest]

I am taking iodine, and my friend who is medication for thyroid and

for medication for fibromyalgia and depression is also taking iodine

on my recommendation.

She sent me this email after reading info on the American Thyroid

Association website:

Are there problems with taking too

much iodine?

From ATA's website:

"Taking too much iodine can also cause problems. This is especially true in individuals that already have

thyroid problems, such as nodules, hyperthyroidism and

autoimmune thyroid disease. Administration of large amounts of

iodine through medications (ie Amiodarone), radiology procedures

(iodinated intravenous dye) and dietary excess (Dulce, kelp) can

cause or worsen hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

In addition, individuals who move from an iodine-deficient region

(for example, parts of Europe) to a region with adequate iodine

intake (for example, the United States) may also develop thyroid

problems since their thyroids have become very good at taking up and

using small amounts of iodine. In particular, these patients may

develop iodine-induced hyperthyroidism. (see Hyperthyroidism

brochure)."

I know the answer is that excess iodine is excreted in the urine,

but where can I point her to do her own reading/research for this?

Thanks,

Debbie