![]() ![]() In 1950 the Japanese had 100 times more iodine in their diet than Americans. In 1911, 900 milligrams daily (900,000 micrograms/day!) were considered usual and safe doses. ![]() The key is that people who increase their iodine intake do not have signs of hypothyroidism (such as fatigue, hair loss, headaches, weight gain, weakness, and dry skin) and they maintain normal T3 and T4 levels. NIS is a carrier system into all the cells, and when this system becomes deficient then the whole body becomes deficient. Without adequate NIS, iodine could not enter the cells and be utilized. ![]() This is related to the fact that the whole body is deficient in iodine and TSH stimulates the production of sodium-iodide-symporter (NIS). This, again, is not a sign of hypothyroidism. There is also an increase in TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) with increased iodine, which may last up to six months. However, a one to two-day transient decrease in thyroid function is physiologically irrelevant and not a sign of hypothyroidism in the bigger holistic picture. Brownstein in his book Iodine: Why You Need It. There is some marginally relevant data supporting your concerns about excess iodine namely, that there may be a transient (26-40 hours) hypothyroidism as described by Dr. Mercola, in my opinion, have missed the mark exponentially on this issue, when you are often so correct in your understandings? Why is there this discrepancy, and how is it that you, Dr. ![]() Abraham and Brownstein, also experts, suggest 12-50 milligrams daily and up to 100 milligrams per day for diabetics. This is dramatically less than some of the leading iodine medical experts suggest, which is closer to, at least, 12 to 18 milligrams daily, which is approximately 45 times higher. What you recommend is only slightly higher than the FDA recommendation, which is 150 to 290 micrograms daily, dependent upon age, gender and life cycle. However, recently you made a statement that the highest amount of daily iodine intake should be no more than 400 micrograms, and that surprised me.įor the sake of higher public good, I would like to suggest a variety of scientific and holistic reasons for why a significantly higher amount of iodine should be used. I have great appreciation for the good information you bring to the public as well as for your stances in favor of labeling GMO foods in California and against vaccinations. ![]()
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