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Iodine & possible detox symptoms - concerns. by jfh 17 year 1 of 1 (100%)
The average daily intake of Iodine in Japan has been close to 13 mg. Some islanders have consumed a diet containing as much as 50 -100 mg. of Iodine for centuries with no known side effects.
Since the RDA in the US is only 150 mcg. Some people have concerns about taking higher levels of iodine/iodide supplementation. Endocrinologist Guy Abraham, M.D. calls it MEDICAL IODOPHOBIA.
Lugol’s solution that combines Iodine and Iodide (providing a total of 12.5 mg. per 2 drops of solution) has been used in the US with a good safety record for some 150 years. According to Dr. Abraham, the average, healthy 150 pounds male or female body would hold about 1,500mg. of iodine.
There are some symptoms and concerns for you to be aware of. Supplemental doses of iodine/iodide may cause symptoms like runny nose, red eyes, increased salivation, sneezing, sinus headache, and metal taste in the mouth. This is called “iodism” and simply means that the dose is too high. Reduce the supplemental dose and the symptoms should disappear.
In addition, iodine supplementation can cause halides and toxic metals like mercury, lead and cadmium to be released from the body. During this process you may experience fatigue, muscle aches, fever, diarrhea, brain fog and other symptoms. These symptoms may be minimized by slowing down the detox process, by reducing the dose, by utilizing nutritional support, proper diet, and by increasing pure water intake.
Some people express an “allergy” to iodine. Although this may be true, it is not as common as one might expect since these individuals react to organic iodine in shellfish, seaweeds, etc. They may also react to radioactive contrast material and contrast agents. These substances contain other materials that may exacerbate the reaction.
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The average daily intake of Iodine in Japan has been close to 13 mg. Some islanders have consumed a diet containing as much as 50 -100 mg. of Iodine for centuries with no known side effects.
Since the RDA in the US is only 150 mcg. Some people have concerns about taking higher levels of iodine/iodide supplementation. Endocrinologist Guy Abraham, M.D. calls it MEDICAL IODOPHOBIA.
Lugol’s solution that combines Iodine and Iodide (providing a total of 12.5 mg. per 2 drops of solution) has been used in the US with a good safety record for some 150 years. According to Dr. Abraham, the average, healthy 150 pounds male or female body would hold about 1,500mg. of iodine.
There are some symptoms and concerns for you to be aware of. Supplemental doses of iodine/iodide may cause symptoms like runny nose, red eyes, increased salivation, sneezing, sinus headache, and metal taste in the mouth. This is called “iodism” and simply means that the dose is too high. Reduce the supplemental dose and the symptoms should disappear.
In addition, iodine supplementation can cause halides and toxic metals like mercury, lead and cadmium to be released from the body. During this process you may experience fatigue, muscle aches, fever, diarrhea, brain fog and other symptoms. These symptoms may be minimized by slowing down the detox process, by reducing the dose, by utilizing nutritional support, proper diet, and by increasing pure water intake.
Some people express an “allergy” to iodine. Although this may be true, it is not as common as one might expect since these individuals react to organic iodine in shellfish, seaweeds, etc. They may also react to radioactive contrast material and contrast agents. These substances contain other materials that may exacerbate the reaction.
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