To use iodine or not to use iodine---it's an individual thing

[Guest guest]

(I have stalled on ordering my Fatigued-to-Fantastic Enfusion

supplemental drink due to seeing that it contained 150 mcg. Iodine.

The following info by Shoman is worth reading. I am now leaning

towards finding a supplemental drink that is without iodine--but can

I find one that looks as fabulous as FTF Enfusion drink?? Janie)

What About Iodine Supplementation?

The relationship between iodine and the thyroid is complicated. Some

alternative practitioners simplistically declare that all thyroid

patients should take iodine -- or an iodine-containing herb like

kelp.

That practice can be problematic for many people, because many cases

of autoimmune thyroid disease -- which is by far the most common

cause of thyroid conditions in the U.S. -- are not due to iodine

deficiency. The likelihood that your thyroid problem is caused by

iodine deficiency is a factor of your geographic location, diet, and

use of salt and iodized products, but the odds are, you are not

iodine deficient.

Your physician or nutritionist can test your iodine levels via a

urinalysis test, if you wish to be evaluated. If, like many

patients, you decide on your own to try kelp, iodine, or one of the

many thyroid-supporting supplements (almost all of them contain high

amounts of iodine or kelp), to see if they can help you, be aware of

the risks. A percentage of patients are very sensitive to

iodine/kelp supplementation, and find that it aggravates their

thyroid problem.

Personally, I'm one of those people who simply does not do well with

much in the way of supplemental iodine. I do fine with food that

contain iodine -- such as seaweed or seafood. In fact, I

periodically find myself craving sushi and a good seaweed salad, and

can eat it with no after-effects whatsoever. But the several times I

have tried iodine or kelp supplementation in any form -- beyond the

very small amounts of iodine contained in some supplements -- I have

had what I call an " iodine crash. "

Within a day, I noticed my thyroid enlarging slightly (goiter), and

feeling tender. Within three days, I became exhausted and achy all

over my body. Most of the thyroid support supplements have high

amounts of iodine, or kelp, claiming that these are essential

nutrients for the thyroid. Be careful -- they may be a help to you,

but like me, you may also be sensitive to supplemental iodine in

pill form, and find yourself having an iodine crash.

Some people are so sensitive to iodine that they really shouldn't

even take the small amount of iodine you would find in most

multivitamins. For that group, there are several supplements that

contain no iodine (they also happen to contain no iron as well,

which means they can safely be taken at the same time as your

thyroid medications.)

[Guest guest]

Hmmmm..... Maybe this is why I actually dislike salt? Have never really liked

it or

salty foods. Too much even makes me gag, literally. Once in a great while I'll

get a

" salt " craving, but it's rare and brief. Also get seafood cravings once in

awhile.

Seems to me just another example of our body's incredible wisdom! If we only

learned to " listen " to what our bodies tell us from an early age on! Imagine

how

healthy we'd probably be!

Janet

> (I have stalled on ordering my Fatigued-to-Fantastic Enfusion

> supplemental drink due to seeing that it contained 150 mcg. Iodine.

> The following info by Shoman is worth reading. I am now leaning

> towards finding a supplemental drink that is without iodine--but can

> I find one that looks as fabulous as FTF Enfusion drink?? Janie)

>

> What About Iodine Supplementation?

>

> The relationship between iodine and the thyroid is complicated. Some

> alternative practitioners simplistically declare that all thyroid

> patients should take iodine -- or an iodine-containing herb like

> kelp.

>

> That practice can be problematic for many people, because many cases

> of autoimmune thyroid disease -- which is by far the most common

> cause of thyroid conditions in the U.S. -- are not due to iodine

> deficiency. The likelihood that your thyroid problem is caused by

> iodine deficiency is a factor of your geographic location, diet, and

> use of salt and iodized products, but the odds are, you are not

> iodine deficient.

>

> Your physician or nutritionist can test your iodine levels via a

> urinalysis test, if you wish to be evaluated. If, like many

> patients, you decide on your own to try kelp, iodine, or one of the

> many thyroid-supporting supplements (almost all of them contain high

> amounts of iodine or kelp), to see if they can help you, be aware of

> the risks. A percentage of patients are very sensitive to

> iodine/kelp supplementation, and find that it aggravates their

> thyroid problem.

>

> Personally, I'm one of those people who simply does not do well with

> much in the way of supplemental iodine. I do fine with food that

> contain iodine -- such as seaweed or seafood. In fact, I

> periodically find myself craving sushi and a good seaweed salad, and

> can eat it with no after-effects whatsoever. But the several times I

> have tried iodine or kelp supplementation in any form -- beyond the

> very small amounts of iodine contained in some supplements -- I have

> had what I call an " iodine crash. "

>

> Within a day, I noticed my thyroid enlarging slightly (goiter), and

> feeling tender. Within three days, I became exhausted and achy all

> over my body. Most of the thyroid support supplements have high

> amounts of iodine, or kelp, claiming that these are essential

> nutrients for the thyroid. Be careful -- they may be a help to you,

> but like me, you may also be sensitive to supplemental iodine in

> pill form, and find yourself having an iodine crash.

>

> Some people are so sensitive to iodine that they really shouldn't

> even take the small amount of iodine you would find in most

> multivitamins. For that group, there are several supplements that

> contain no iodine (they also happen to contain no iron as well,

> which means they can safely be taken at the same time as your

> thyroid medications.)

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am taking a sports Ionic mineral drink from Spain, and belong

to a group which discusses this 'Spanish Cure'.. seems a dr. cured his

own Fibro from this claims that we lose Ions and have no chance of making

them up once we pass the point of no return.. Teitelbaum mineral salts

sound like a similar thing only with extra additives.

its called Recuperat-ion and is discussed on

FMSCFSAlfredblasiprotocol

it comes in 3 flavours lemon with sugar, orange artificially sweetened, and

a no flavour saline one ... just the right mix of sodium and potassium the

theory is .. take 2 sachets a day... for at least a year..

I have been taking it for several months... nothing really to report ...

well

hardly surprising ... with lead poisoining and chronic lyme in the mix..

but neverthe less it can't hurt and I am up for anything thats not toxic...

am steeling my self for the antibiotics that are yet to come.

Jane

To use iodine or not to use iodine---it's

an individual thing

> (I have stalled on ordering my Fatigued-to-Fantastic Enfusion

> supplemental drink due to seeing that it contained 150 mcg.

[Guest guest]

I meant to look that up and post it after I said said she did badly on

kelp. Glad you posted it.

To use iodine or not to use iodine---it's an

individual thing

(I have stalled on ordering my Fatigued-to-Fantastic Enfusion

supplemental drink due to seeing that it contained 150 mcg. Iodine.

The following info by Shoman is worth reading. I am now leaning

towards finding a supplemental drink that is without iodine--but can

I find one that looks as fabulous as FTF Enfusion drink?? Janie)

What About Iodine Supplementation?

The relationship between iodine and the thyroid is complicated. Some

alternative practitioners simplistically declare that all thyroid

patients should take iodine -- or an iodine-containing herb like

kelp.

That practice can be problematic for many people, because many cases

of autoimmune thyroid disease -- which is by far the most common

cause of thyroid conditions in the U.S. -- are not due to iodine

deficiency. The likelihood that your thyroid problem is caused by

iodine deficiency is a factor of your geographic location, diet, and

use of salt and iodized products, but the odds are, you are not

iodine deficient.

Your physician or nutritionist can test your iodine levels via a

urinalysis test, if you wish to be evaluated. If, like many

patients, you decide on your own to try kelp, iodine, or one of the

many thyroid-supporting supplements (almost all of them contain high

amounts of iodine or kelp), to see if they can help you, be aware of

the risks. A percentage of patients are very sensitive to

iodine/kelp supplementation, and find that it aggravates their

thyroid problem.

Personally, I'm one of those people who simply does not do well with

much in the way of supplemental iodine. I do fine with food that

contain iodine -- such as seaweed or seafood. In fact, I

periodically find myself craving sushi and a good seaweed salad, and

can eat it with no after-effects whatsoever. But the several times I

have tried iodine or kelp supplementation in any form -- beyond the

very small amounts of iodine contained in some supplements -- I have

had what I call an " iodine crash. "

Within a day, I noticed my thyroid enlarging slightly (goiter), and

feeling tender. Within three days, I became exhausted and achy all

over my body. Most of the thyroid support supplements have high

amounts of iodine, or kelp, claiming that these are essential

nutrients for the thyroid. Be careful -- they may be a help to you,

but like me, you may also be sensitive to supplemental iodine in

pill form, and find yourself having an iodine crash.

Some people are so sensitive to iodine that they really shouldn't

even take the small amount of iodine you would find in most

multivitamins. For that group, there are several supplements that

contain no iodine (they also happen to contain no iron as well,

which means they can safely be taken at the same time as your

thyroid medications.)