"...According to my experience and understanding the greatest benefit of high Iodine intake is its effectiveness in killing Candida and other fungi and microbes. This may also be a reason for its effectiveness with Breast Cancer and fibrocystic disease in breasts, ovaries and uterus. The secret of this success may be the fact that both Iodine and fungi have an affinity for the mucous membranes. By keeping the mucous membranes healthy Iodine greatly helps to overcome autoimmune diseases, sinus problems, asthma, lung cancer, and other lung problems, and also intestinal diseases, including inflammatory conditions, and cancers. Studies indicate that the best iodine supplement is one that includes molecular iodine, which breast tissue prefers...."
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