He sure does, one of the better summary of Iodine supplementation I have seen.

I want to highlight some of the article, namely autoimmune reactions, as, frankly I dont know enough about it.. And it comes up now and again at the forum.

" Dr. Abraham hypothesizes
that Iodine deficiency may lead to thyroid cell damage, leading to the
formation of antibodies against thyroid enzymes and thyroid tissues, thereby
beginning the auto-immune reaction. I am not aware of any proof to this
theory, but it is plausible. According to him, as of 20 years ago (the
most recent data we have) , auto-immune thyroid disorders were not nearly as
common in Japan as they are in this country. Antibodies to thyroid components
are much more common in the United Kingdom
than in Japan"

"High levels of calcium relative to magnesium
inside the thyroid and possibly other tissues (such as the female breast)
promote excess production of H2O2 (Hydrogen-Peroxid) (above the level normally found) in the
thyroid. Iodine above the RDA is necessary for organification of iodine
into iodolipids which in turn tends to lower the production of H202 (in
addition to their normal functions, which include inducing cell death in
cancerous cells. Imbalances in these reactions may lead to damage of
thyroid cells and the formation of antibodies to thyrogloblulin (the protein
skeleton of thyroid hormone) and to thyroid peroxidase (the enzyme that
“stitches” iodine into thyroglobulin to make thyroid hormone). These
antibodies are markers of autoimmune thyroiditis (most notably Hashimoto’s
disease, but are also found in Graves’ disease — hyperthryoidism)."

-This was news to me;

"Autoimmune hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s
disease) was unknown in the United
States prior to the iodination of
salt. Archives Surgery 1966: 92;796. Although this might seem to
indicate that iodine could promote Hashimoto’s disease, this is apparently not
the case: Attempts to experimentally induce hypothyroidism with iodized salt
were fruitless unless goitrogens (compounds that induce enlargement of the
thyroid gland by interfering with the function of the gland) are added
(perchlorate [known to contaminate ground water in many areas of this country],
bromine, fluorine, possibly even chlorine ( from sources such as disinfected
waters, dishwasher steam, whiteners and bleaches, swimming pools, and some
artificial sweeteners [sucralose])."

4. For the 1/3rd of people (including myself) who experience no subjective response to Iodine supplementation, AND who start out with no significant fatigue or other difficulty, I think that it is likely that they are genetically well-adapted to a low intake of iodine, and high levels of supplementation are not necessary;

i disagree with his analysis and conclusions.

though there may be a genetic component, it is more likely that environment is the true cause of the differences in the clinical presentations from individual to individual. environmental pressures create all sorts of changes in biochemistry. the "fact" that a third have no discernible difference from taking Iodine tells me that this is the reach of the current level of chemical attack. i would bet a beloved body part that this is not genetics.

the way i see it, these are people who have been caught in time to prevent the damage of long term Iodine deficiency. when i get people telling me they cant tell any difference they are usually young people. the problem then is to keep them taking it. they have no idea whats in store for them if they dont.

a minimum of 100mg per day is essential for the prevention of halogen imbalance syndrome. a person may be working in a little store for ten years and doing fine. then they get a job in the business offices and a brand new building full of all manner of nasty chemicals(fresh and outgassing). it can take years for all those toxins to accumulate and the the body to adjust biochemically. ten years later and no iodine the person now has Breast Cancer from lack of iodine and the chemical triggers of formaldehyde and flame retardants, commercial cleaners, etc.

and a footnote here:

"1. If, on supplemental iodine, there are positive changes in well-being, the dose that maintains that improvement is probably in the 1/2 to 1 tablet daily range, and after several months on iodine supplementation, most people would maintain that improvement for months to years even if they stopped supplementation;"

remember when we started this forum and had our battle with one certain herb guru here? i said at the time that the man had no business condemning something that he had done himself - TO GREAT AND LASTING BENEFIT!