Yet many are still confused as to whether they should supplement if they have a low or underactive thyroid, or some type of thyroid condition such as hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, elevated thyroid autoantibodies, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. No matter what the condition, a healthy thyroid system is crucial. A lack of Iodine for the thyroid is a huge metabolic problem. How can anyone’s body make energy if it is lacking the Iodine to make thyroid hormone? Dr David Brownstein, Dr Jorge Flechas, Dr. Guy Abraham, Dr. Mark Starr, Dr. Garry Gordon and Dr Michael Schachter are among the doctors who all recommend substantially higher amounts of Iodine than the RDA.