Iodine as a game changer
This article is based on the work of George Robert DeLong, Francis C. Kelly, Broda O. Barnes, Raoul Vergini, and more recently David Brownstein, Gabriel Cousens, Lynne Farrow and Vincent Reliquet.
“What does iodine do for your body” will give you a completely different perspective about normal needs and why RDA advised is foreseen to avoid goiter and cretinism, not to optimize your health. “Keep them medicalized, not cured”, is one mantra we often encounter, particularly in the circle of people supposed to be initiated (Big Pharma). Not to play the paranoid, here. Just to make you aware of and give you the information, so you can understand why Big pharma is not your best friend when trying to get objective info. And as our physicians are not allowed to say sth against the NHA / HAS, you’d better get informed through non-traditional canals.
The complete post on this link. I’ll give a partial report here beneath.
https://mirzoune-ciboulette.forumactif.org/t2093-iodine-as-a-game-changer#30100
First of all, I admit that all excesses and inappropriate supplements are harmful. The question is how and who issued the recommendations, in what context.
Please, don’t tell me it’s dangerous to take excess iodine. All the excesses are “dangerous”. Do not be influenced by recommendations that are not supported by studies, or by recommendations from organizations that simply relay warnings made by stakeholders. Keep your mind open and think by yourself. So, now let’s be confronted to another approach because it could be a game changer for some of you.
What does iodine do for your body? Stop blaming poor environment for your slowing metabolism! (“How to get out of the hole”, in short)
In the last two books I read (1-2) it was set into the light that one person among 5 were deficient in iodine in the world; 1 among 3 persons if we consider an optimal range above 200 mcg. When we ingest less than 200 mcg iodine – the RDA is set to 150 mcg, the reason being not to cause a hypo or hyper-reaction of the thyroid – 150 mcg is set only to avoid goiter – this amount 150 mcg is captured by the thyroid gland (it looks like the chief carburetor). The other tissues are deprived, most of the time. Yet we need iodine elsewhere, in other parts of the body. Iodine plays an important role in all endocrine functions of the body such as thermoregulation (the best known to the general public), the neuromuscular system, the cardio-circulatory system, respiratory, renal and digestive functions and many other functions...
It is very likely that the ideal tissue stock is close to 1500 mg (1 500 000 mcg or 1.5 g of iodine) and that the daily absorption does not exceed a few tenths of one mg per day. It therefore takes months to replenish a low stock. Probably six months according to Dr. David Brownstein. (3)
The thyroid and skin almost only use iodides of the KI type, or potassium iodide, the form of supplementation found for example in iodized table salt, whose at least 50% is already evaporated. But the breast, prostate, ovary and brain need molecular iodine type I2. The kidney, spleen, liver, blood, salivary glands, intestines and muscles all require a joint supply in both forms (4). The fight against cancer, probably also (5). And all these organs are abandoned to their sad un-iodized fate...
The Toxicity of Iodine according to Merck (6)
We are induced to believe that iodine could cause chronic intoxication from daily intakes greater than 1.1 mg/day, or 1,100 mcg/day. This figure would actually correspond to the “tolerable upper intake level”, which the Pharma Lab set therefore at 1,100 mcg for adults.
You can perfectly well wonder from which right a pharmaceutical laboratory could have to interfere in such a micro-nutritional debate... But you should know that, by impregnable tradition since the end of the First World War, Big Pharma interferes in everything. Details below, in sources and references. (6)
We would need 7 mg a day
As I was searching for a study on PubMed, I saw an article written by Gabriel Cousens whom I have appreciated for a long time, even if there are nuances to be made in terms of spirituality (link between the chakras and the body meridians): “The Universal & Holistic Super Mineral by Gabriel Cousens”. He’d take 7 mg iodine a day.
I’m not telling you to do so, abruptly, without staples, and without being informed on counter-indications.
According to G. Cousens, historically, as early as 1911, people normally took between 300,000 – 900,000 micrograms daily without incident. This is over 2,000 times more than Dr. Mercola’s recommendation! How is it that now only 1/5,000th of this dose is now considered safe?!
In 1948 there was a poorly performed and, since then, never replicated study alleging what is known as the Wolff-Chaikoff effect. The Wolff- Chaikoff effect suggested that theoretically hypothyroidism could occur as a result of excess iodine. This study indicated a decreased dosage to 2 milligrams daily would be safer. (7) (This is still an amount 5 times higher than what Dr. Mercola is recommending.)
Some important iodine functions
From a larger physiological perspective, it is important to realize that the thyroid is only one gland of many glands and tissues that needs iodine. Other glands/organs/systems with high iodine uptake are the breasts, ovaries, cervix, blood, lymph, bones, gastric mucosal, salivary, adrenal, prostate, colon, thymus, lungs, bladder, kidney, and skin. In perspective, the thyroid holds 50 milligrams of iodine, the breasts hold 200 milligrams, the skin holds 400 milligrams of iodine, and the whole body holds at least 1500 milligrams, usually 2000 milligrams (2 000 mcg), and possibly much more. Iodine is found and used in every hormonal receptor in the body.
There are so many important functions of iodine that it is hard to put them into proper order of importance. The implications of iodine sufficiency go far beyond the levels necessary to avoid cretinism, brain damage, and goiter; and based on the previous cited studies, it is possible that the FDA’s recommended dosage may not even give the minimal protection.
- Iodine helps synthesize thyroid hormones and prevents both hypo- and hyperthyroidism
There is little awareness that when you feel sluggish, have cold hands & feet, in a wrong mood – and much more – this is to attribute to the lack / the erratic production of thyroid hormones, particularly T3 and T4. Thyroid hormones control metabolism, temperature, heart rate, glucose consumption, and even blood lipids (1-3). Iodine also helps to regulate cortisol. It improves immune function. (4-6)
- Iodine sufficiency reverses hypo- and hyperthyroidism
Obesity or emaciation (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, respectively) both may be caused by thyroid issues, which iodine may treat, prevent and even reverse. The early 1900s study conducted by Dr. Marine proved reversal of goiter, a condition associated with both hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
Parenthesis: I guess here that some readers will lament for the nonsense / the inanity or protest against the possible danger. It would be like throwing fuel on the fire (exacerbated immune reaction heightened in case of goiter or in the presence of Hashimoto). Wait a little and Keep reading till the end. I’m not giving my advice, on this post. I show case reports from medical practitioners.
Fibromyalgia is another problem stemming from iodine deficiency, as is chronic fatigue.
From a systemic holistic perspective, adequate iodine is crucial for our health. It is the universal health mineral. Its role goes far beyond the use to prevent cretinism and goiter.
When we take into account the polluted environment (perchlorate, fluorate and chlorinate), US bakeries replacing iodine by bromine (which is one of the top twelve most harmful toxins and carcinogens on the planet) – these toxic halogen pollutants have increased over time – and the fact iodine deficiency has become more seriously pronounced in today’s population, we have to consider that iodine is very often used up first to detoxify the system. So there is not enough iodine initially, especially with low doses, to support the thyroid hormone function, unless adequate iodine is added into the system.
There is the possibility of excess iodine, which may be a transient (26-40 hours) hypothyroidism as described by Dr. Brownstein in his book Iodine: Why You Need It. Why You Can't Live Without It. (7) Whenever we try to speed up the use / burning of iodine – so not leaving the TSH and the brain adjust the carburetor – there may happen a counter-reaction, due to a lack of progressiveness and the fact our NIS symporters (a kind of pump Na/I) are somewhat asleep / feel as if they were in a rut. NIS is a carrier system into all the cells, and when this system becomes deficient or lazy, due to lack of stimulation, the whole body can’t absorb the sudden amount. Deficiency of iodine may also contribute to low stomach acid and decreased ability to absorb B12 and calcium.
If one is only diagnosing hypothyroidism based on TSH scores (as most allopaths do), one may become confused. We’d better take into account our feeling (…).
If you encounter some bad reaction, though you were very progressive, keep in mind two things:
- We are exceptionally allergic – not to say never – not to iodine but possibly to the protein-bound iodine found in seafood or in the medicine (provolone iodine), or to the fillers of the tablets, capsules and even alcohol found in the liquid form. Actually, iodine can help eliminate food allergies, according to Dr. Derry (p. 15 from Breast Cancer and Iodine, by David M. Derry, MD, PhD).
- Your body tries to get rid of excess halogens and killed LPS (healing crisis). Your liver is then overloaded. Need for assistance is required (…)
- Iodine supports apoptosis (…)
- Iodine enhances ATP production (…)
- Iodine prevents fibrocystic breast disease (…)
- Iodine decreases insulin needs in diabetics (…)
- Iodine helps support protein synthesis (…)
- Iodine deficiency is a global health threat (…)
Percentage hypothyroidism in USA by geographic region from 2012 to 2019.
NE: 9.4 => 12.5
S: 9.3 => 12.6
MW: 8.2 => 10.7
W: 11.1 => 11.9
- Iodine destroys pathogens, molds, fungi, parasites, and malaria (…)
- Iodine supports immune function (…)
- Iodine eliminates toxic halogens (including radioactive I-131)
Due to its chelating powers it is strongly advised / suggested one start taking iodine at a slower rate because of this detox effect. It is important to start with a low dose and build up, while checking / monitoring the urine for discharged toxins. These healing detox symptoms should not be confused with iodine toxicity.
A pause is advisable to reload energy. Cofactors are needed to assist Herxheimer’s crisis (healing crisis) when discharging much toxin. The liver is then overloaded. (…)
- Iodine regulates estrogen production in the ovaries (…)
- Iodine is anti-mucolytic (meaning it reduces mucus catarrh) (…)
- Iodine neutralizes hydroxyl ions and hydrates the cells (…)
- Iodine makes us smarter (…)
- Iodine prevents heart disease (…)
- Iodine is needed with the use of cordless phones, cell phones and now smart meters to prevent hypothyroidism (…)
- Iodine supports pregnancy (…)
- High doses of iodine may be used to reverse certain diseases (…)
- High doses of iodine may be used for wounds, bedsores, inflammatory and traumatic pain, and restoration of hair growth when applied topically (…)
- Iodine helps in the diminishing of tissue scarring, cheloid formations, and Dupuytren’s and Peyronie’s contractures, which are hyper-scarring conditions (…)
- Iodine supports spiritual development – Gabriel Cousens speaking (…)
What then is a reasonable and safe dose in a holistic context?
It is safe to suggest that at least the guidelines given by Drs. Abraham and Brownstein for the use of 12-50 milligrams of iodine daily, for overall iodine sufficiency and wellbeing. (…)
My prudent suggestion is that as we follow these ideas, it is important to move forward carefully, progressively (with staples). The NIS symporters – a kind of pump to exchange Na/I – are somewhat asleep / feel as if they were in a rut… So progressivity, moderation (with staples) and capacity to listen to one’s sensation / to decode if we feel overburdened by liver (saturation of the emunctories; often called “healing crisis”).