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I have been on the Iodine protocol for about 2 weeks now. I am taking all supporting co supplements, except for the b vitamins due to my intolerance to them(mthfr a2198c mutation).
My problem with the protocol is weight gain and impotence. I am 23 years old and I have had issues with my erection in the past, but it feels dead as of right now. I can only contribute it to the iodine.
I do not feel cold, and my benefits have been great. I have no brain fog after eating anymore and that alone makes me want to continue and even up my dosage to 100 mg.
My problems I have been dealing with is low energy, brain fog, depression, brain fog happens after eating meals the worst. I feel my best fasting.
Does all this sound like detox symtpoms? I had bad anxiety at 12.5mg and i knew that was detox, but that subsided very shortly after taking that 12.5mg. From there I dont really have any neuro detox symptoms which is a great thing. However the lack of erection really bothers me.
My diet is clean and very paleo friendly. I eat most of my carbs from fruits due to the fact I have Klebsiella overgrowth and starches cause bad inflammation in my back. I am dairy, wheat, and grain free. I keep my carbs around 20% of my total, my fat is around 50-60% and protein is 20-30%. My meats are Antibiotic free and usually grass fed. I only use Kerrgold Butter, Beef Tallow, Duck Fat, and coconut oil. My diet is limited, but according to chronometer my macros are usually well above the rda.
And thoughts/feedback would be greatly appreciated
Here's what I am taking atm:
Lugols 2% - 25mg
Selenium methionine - 400mcg
Magnesium - 650mg - night
Vitamin C - 1-2000mg
Calcium - 500mg - morning
Redmond Real Salt - 1-3 tspn
Activated Charcoal - 20 gm
Potassium Chloride - 1000mg
Chromium- 200mcg
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This is a reply to # 2,334,272How's your folate and b12 intake?
Zinc too, that helps complete the glutathione cycle.
Foods-
Calf liver, gently fried,
rocket or kale salad with garlic and red onions
Eggyolks, plenty.
Suggestion: Lower fruits in favor of greens and sulfur-rich vegs, steamed and raw. Folate can help complete the glutathione cycle, get beetroot juice!! (major booster to that cycle.)
Porkmeats can contribute to inflammation levels, but right now sounds like there's lots of stuff to be cleaned out, and Iodine goes that!
Sounds like dieoff reactions, but the MTHFR difficulty explains itself, small logjam towards working with iodine.
Need to tweak the balance if it's stopping your sexual cycles (that's a hormonal change).
Strong-tasting olive oil pulling can help clean out the lymph system, which is where the hormones are generated. A strong taste is non-mild, non-fruity- carries the olive essential oils (which is part of olive leaf extract too) which helps kill the bacteria that like to hide in the lymph.
Coconut oil is most beneficial in topical application (personal experience), it doesn't contribute signifigantly to the cleaning of the intestinal tract, so I reserve it for frying when I go at that.
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This is a reply to # 2,334,487According to chronometer my b12 and folate are good to go. I am well over the RDA for each of them.
I am interested in Zinc I am just concerned about copper loss, but I am also worried about being copper toxic so i am afraid of taking supplemental copper. Ive had my blood copper tested in the past and it was in the normal reference range, but I know that doesn't say much if there is a toxicity issue.
I am taking cod liver oil I forgot to mention that as a supplement.
I am eating lots of red meat to try to get my zinc up. I do have a few white spots on my nails that are new
I am currently looking for an integrative doctor because I am trying to get to the point of this problem
thanks for the advice!
PS the weight gain has leveled off. I was just holding on to a lot of water for some reason.
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This is a reply to # 2,334,632The magnesium-sodium-potassium balance is usually the reason for water retention.
Zinc is more concentrated in meat, yes, but a bit easier to absorb from greens, as I've been finding out. ;)
I find zinc supplementation to be gentler in a vitamin with selenium, C and B1.
It always pays to go gentle in changes to the body, of course.
Copper is especially rich in beer, grains, etc, so if you go the zincroad, there's a good way to balance. Cracked organic kernels like buckwheat and rye are quite nice (Though I know there's a lot of push for plain vegetarian and fruitarian here, I take it in cycles.)- Re: Weight gain and impotence on pro... sscobalt182
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This is a reply to # 2,334,643I've decided to play this safe and get a hair mineral test done as well as seeing a NB practitioner. I think this will give me far more favorable results.
Not knocking the Iodine at all, i know it has helped many.
However I think i need to balance my whole body before i continue any further with iodine.- Re: Weight gain and impotence on pro... illys / elisah 8 y 1,295
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This is a reply to # 2,335,028Hi There,
I too am a male, though in my late thirties. Ive experienced identical symptoms as you have.
I do take, 50mgs of zinc picolinate and let me tell you it works wonders. I also take a copper supplement (2mg). Both of which work amazingly well for libido and getting the "pitcher on bat".
Needless to say, i have experimented with Iodine 5-300mgs at a time for the past 3 years, and i have had a lot of very good things happen on it, while taking all the cofactors. Vision, energy, focus, better body heat, stable mood, I now tan vs burn in the sun, better skin, hair growth (on head). The downside, is basically my penis does not respond anywhere close to what it normally does. The other downside, is i get totally wasted off very little alcohol. I suspect Iodine is impeding my liver function.
I did seem to gain weight like you did too.
When i stop, all goes back to normal while still taking zinc and copper ( I cant say this enough which work miracles in this department). actually my libido is super high due to these supplements. I can also consume alcohol and not feel drunk off 2-3 pints.
Also, I am the lightest ive weighed in 10 years.
Lately Ive scaled back my intake. I just took 50mgs today, but i may take it once every couple weeks now.
Maybe i am Iodine sufficient, im not sure, but high supplementation seems to not be for me. i do however benefit from some.
It's just my personal opinion, but i think extreme doses of iodine may be needed in some cases, cancer patients and those seriously deficient. But for others, maybe we only mild amounts to have things function properly.
BTW what were your symptoms that made you start iodine in the first place?
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This is a reply to # 2,334,272A few questions.
What is your total health history and how long have you been taking each supplement?
Can you list the type of Act. Char., Mag, Cal, Vit C, and chromium you take? Where did you get the lugols (as in source)? Do you know about different types of iodine solutions like SSKI?
By looking at what you take, the salt gives (assuming 2 tsp daily) ~4g sodium/~7g chloride, plus trace minerals. Do you know the Potassium/Chloride ratio of the supplement that's 1g?
Overall, you point to gut dysbiosis - how long have you had this, when did it start, and what are the symptoms you exhibit apart from the ones already listed?
How much water do you drink daily and what is your source of water?
Activated charcoal will reduce stomach pH and create problems with digestion long-term if it comes in contact. Its purpose is typically to detoxify short-term.
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This is a reply to # 2,334,272I'm concerned about the 1-3 teaspoons of salt, even good Redmond's salt, unless you have aldosterone issues. That would take a lot of water in order to be useful, else it sort of clogs up your system. If you want more energy, try lowering the salt to no more than 3/4 teaspoon and drink plenty of water with it. Some of the weight gain could be water weight from all the salt. My husband feels very lackluster if he uses 1 teaspoon of salt and anything short of about 120 ounces of water. Give it 5 days before you decide you don't feel any differently.
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