Iodine - what it does

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Dr Mitch Fleisher from Richmond, Virginia.http://www.narichmond.com/critical_importance_of_dietary_iodine.htmlHere's a brief quote:"Iodine has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-parasite, anti-cancerand mucus clearing properties.It also has anti-oxidative activity by decreasing free radical formation,protecting nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), proteins (enzymes) and otherlife-sustaining molecules in your body from oxidative damage.Iodine restores the ability of cells to respond normally to hormones,improves energy production, promotes elimination of toxic heavy metals,includingaluminum, cadmium, lead and mercury, and of toxic halide ions, includingbromine and fluorine.Dietary iodine has been demonstrated to be useful for:. thyroid disorders, including goiter, nodules and cysts. diabetes mellitus and other hormone imbalances. heavy metal and halide detoxification. enhancing mental function, e.g., ADD. chronic fatigue syndrome. fibrocystic breasts. fibromyalgia. ovarian cysts. immune system disorders. acute and chronic infections. all forms of abnormal scarring. cancer, esp. of the breast, uterus, ovary, prostate, thyroid and stomach. improving heart function, e.g., irregular heart beats, high blood pressure. obesity, esp. that resistant to diet, exercise and other treatment. protection from nuclear radiation fallout and industrial pollution. reduction of oxidative stress, etc. "