Re: Iodine upload test

HV, what are your thoughts on the Iodine upload test where you take a iodoral tablet then collect urine for 24 hrs.

The test has never been proven to be accurate and is still quite controversial.  Personally I don't see how it can be accurate considering the number of variables.  For example, extra iodine from the diet, exposure to halogens that would push the iodine out of the system, losses of iodine through other sources such as sweat.....

And knowing that chemical based iodine is not great for you would that one tablet be harmful?

Not likely.  The biggest risk with iodine is supplementing on a regular basis with above normal levels, which can lead to problems such as both hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

Also what do you think of the 24hr saliva adrenal test?

 Saliva testing is highly inaccurate.

Thanks.

Can you also give opinions on this product?

http://www.affordable-megafood.com/20028.html

It's pretty good.  Looks like they are covering the bases well.  The one thing I would have changed though if I were designing it would have been I would have left the guggul out.  It is great for the thyroid, but again as a pure resin can be hard on the kidneys.  With their recommended dose of once daily this is not much of an issue.  But herbs are best split up through the day.  Otherwise you get peaks for a short time then drops rather than a maintaining of some type of level in the body.

And what would be a good dosage for someone with a 2.56 TSH, optimal T3 and normal T4?

Why are you wanting to take a thyroid supplement like this with normal lab values?  If you are simply doing this as a maintenance then I recommend one tablet once a day.