Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) caused by Iodine Deficiency

Dr. Peterson has made an amazing discovery:

In his own words," When Iodine stores are low they can be restored by taking 50 mg of Iodine daily for approximately three months. The amount of Iodine required to maintain the optimum level in the body varies between 12.5 and 37.5 mg. daily.
After studying the research of Dr. Abraham and others I concluded that the Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and atrial fibrillation I had developed had a common cause: Iodine deficiency. An iodine loading test confirmed my suspicions.
The frequency and duration of my atrial fibrillation episodes began to decrease shortly after I began taking an iodine supplement. Within a month I was able to lower my thyroid hormone replacement dosage by a third. While I have not completely eliminated the episodes of atrial fibrillation they are currently occurring at two to three month intervals rather than two or three day intervals. Rather than lasting for two to three days they are stopping within fourteen hours.
If the increasing incidence of conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and atrial fibrillation are due to widespread iodine deficiency something must have happened two or three decades ago to create that deficiency. I discovered that something very significant had occurred.
Dietary iodine content declined dramatically over the last two decades of the twentieth century. A decrease in the iodine content of bread appears to have been a major factor. Prior to 1980, bread makers routinely used iodine in their recipes, as it made the bread easier to knead. In 1980 most commercial bakers abruptly discontinued this practice, apparently due to concerns about iodine toxicity. In subsequent years potassium bromate has been commonly used. Bromide and Iodide are in the same chemical family and therefore compete with each other for absorption. This means that the changes in commercial bread recipes had a duel impact on iodine levels. Not only was one of the most significant sources of dietary iodine lost, but a competitor was introduced that limited the body’s ability to absorb iodine from other sources. It is worth noting that fluoride, which has been added to the water supplies of many cities, also reduces iodine absorption.
Iodine is not a “magic bullet” that will prevent or cure all diseases, but I am convinced it is another significant piece in the wellness puzzle. Some of the disease conditions that are reported to be prevented or significantly improved by iodine supplementation include goiter, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, Grave’s disease, fibrocystic breast disease, breast cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Based upon my personal experience and that of others with whom I have spoken or consulted, I would add atrial fibrillation to the list."

Link:
http://www.drdalepeterson.com/Iodine_f979f59fd58ccdcc01303b4bf.html

How to take Iodine with co-supplements:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IzFKo-r2-Nn8_z0KUrOhHdlanzSuhkuV3QO03XF6YTY/edit#

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