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By Dr. Mercola
Iodine is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue. Along with being essential for
healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism, there is increasing evidence that low iodine is related to nu
merous diseases, including cancer.
Worldwide, it's thought that up to 40 percent of the population is at risk of iodine deficiency.
In the United States, health agencies tend to say most people are iodine "sufficient," meaning they get
enough of the nutrient from their diet, however this is controversial.
According to other sources, such as Dr. David Brownstein, who has been working with iodine for the last two
decades, over 95 percent of the patients in his clinic are iodine deficient.
There are serious risks to taking too much iodine, however, which is why you need to be very cautious and
get informed before opting for an iodine supplement.
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I recommend taking an iodine supplement in the event of some type of nuclear fallout. In this case, if you're
iodine deficient taking a potassium iodide (a stable form of iodine) supplement can protect your thyroid by
"flooding" your system with iodine so your thyroid has no need to take in the radioactive form. But taking
potassium iodide when it is not absolutely necessary could result in thyrotoxicosis. In most cases it is far
preferable to optimize your iodine through the natural intake of foods.
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higher iodine levels, as iodine has documented antioxidant and anti-proliferative properties.
If you are interested in being tested for iodine deficiency, ask your health care provider about the urine iodine
challenge test. Another simple way to ensure you're getting enough iodine is to get an inexpensive prescrip
tion from your physician for SSKI, which is a super-saturated potassium iodine. You simply apply three drops
to your skin and rub it in, once a day. If when you touch something with slightly wet fingertips it leaves a yel
lowish stain, then the iodine is coming out of your skin, indicating your body is saturated, i.e. you're getting
enough iodine.
Thyroid. 18(11):1207-14.
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