I just want to share that i too was very scared to take the salt dose as i retain water easily, i drink water and pee all day long, I HAVE not notice the salt causing more retention, i am going to the bathroom a lot and going much longer, so i do think what peeps are saying here is the truth threw there knowledge and experience, i understand quitting the Iodine as so many knew things pop up in this journey and i am only really into it about two months and and my die off and such have been very scary, i have to read and reread things as it takes me so long to process , so i encourage you to do that and just daily journal on what is happening ,,,good luck a newbie hear for sure but will say thank god for these incredible people and there stories, i related to your fears so wanted to chime in,,:)Linda