Heavy Metal Detoxification

Iodine supplementation results in the increased excretion of fluorides and bromides which interfere with Iodine absorption. Dr. Abraham noted that in some patients the excretion of lead, cadmium and mercury increased several fold after only one day of Iodine supplementation and that increased aluminum excretion was noted about a month after beginning supplementation.

From:
http://www.advance-health.com/iodine.html