Re: Could prostate issues be a result of Thyroid problems? Chuck

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Thanks Chuck,

I did not see the story. Do you know how I can get a hold of it? There

are two sides to everything, isn't there or maybe more. Thanks so

much for sending this. I am forwarding it on to my sister. This is

her grandchild and unfortunately, a lot of the care of this child is

going to be on her. If you could let me know where you read or heard

this, I would appreciate it. I will do some research also.

Venizia

-- In hypothyroidism , Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote:

>

> Venizia,

>

> Did you see the news story yesterday about a breakthrough at MIT? They

> found a protein to block, that seems to reverse the fragile X type

> autism. It's not clear whether it will help Asperger's, but the protein

> has nothing to do with iodine. If you read the fine print on mineral

> deficiencies, Asperger's people are also deficient in potassium,

> lithium, and chromium. The recommended dose to correct the deficiency

> and as a preventative supplement during pregnancy is 100 mcg.

Correcting

> a measurable deficiency is very different from massive overdosing.

>

> Chuck

>

> > Hey Sam!

> >

> > Just for the heck of it, I googled iodine deficiency & autism when I

> > read your suggestion of googling prostate and iodine deficiency. I am

> > amazed at what I found. This alone makes me think that maybe you and

> > Gracia have something here. I have a great-nephew that was just

> > diagnosed with asperger's which is a form of autism. So I thought I

> > would just check it out. People, I say, we may have to look into this

> > further....there is a lot of crap going on out there and maybe there

> > is a common cause....Iodine deficiency? I have not been convinced

> > about any of the iodine posts but this gives me pause.

> >

> > Venizia

> >

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