The role that Iodine plays in our diet is important. It is used by the thyroid for a healthy function in thyroid hormones. Goiter
The primary amount of iodine in the body is stored in the Thyroid which is located on the front of the neck just below the voice box.
WHAT IODINE DOES:
And since iodine is used with every cell in the body, any deficiency can spell trouble for our health. Specifically, iodine helps to fight against fibrocystic breast disease, reduces cognitive impairment, bacteria, immune system, hyper and hypothyroidism, goiter, cretinism (newborns) and may prevent miscarriages. IODINE BASICS
Another website suggests that iodine may prevent acne, PMS, anxiety, cold, flu, moles, dermatitis, bladder infections, and some allergies. Iodine cures
Additional claims of eliminating mercury, arsenic, aluminum and fluoride along with fatigue are made on this site: Iodine and Bromide .
FOODS etc.:
It is suggested that certain (mostly millet, turnips, peanuts, soy and cruciferous veggies) foods can interfere with thyroid function or iodine use. This is only true in two conditions and it refers primarily to raw foods. If these foods are eaten in excess and/or the intake of iodine or selenium are deficient in the diet. Cooking these vegetables tends to reduce the isoflavonoids and thus affects the thyroid much less.
Please keep in mind that some medications or food additives might cause problems with the thyroid or iodine use. Some red food dyes are one of those food additives. Amiodarone (generic name) for irregular heart beats may also be problematic.
Food Sources of Iodine:
Kelp
Eggs
Cow's milk
Strawberries (some site differ on this one)
Yogurt
Mozzarella cheese
IODINE BASICS
ILLNESSES:
Ailments that iodine might cure or aid are listed at: http://www.earthclinic.com/ailments.html. But, this information doesn't appear to be regulated by or from the medical community. Under the diabetes listing, there is an article that suggest cooking oil consumption aggravates or causes type 2 diabetes by preventing the cells from breathing.
Additionally, a post from 4/2010 suggests that diet soda reduces iodine in the body and that the soft drink Mountain Dew contains brominated vegetable oil. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/archive/index.php/t-123647881.html .
Other items that prevent the uptake of iodine include Halides and their derivatives. These include fluoride, bromide, chloride, and iodide. toxins (Iodide is a bit tricky since that is also used in usage by the thyroid. So... I'm not sure about it's listing on the source site.)
Putting fluoride and chlorine in drinking water appears to do more harm than good since both substances are toxic and apparently cause thyroid problems via reduction in iodine in the body.
TESTING:
The easiest test for iodine deficiency is using a swab of USP Tincture of iodine on the upper arm. The quickness with which it disappears gives some indication of any deficiency.
The amount of time and where on the upper arm varies by source of information. If the discoloration from the iodine disappears in 1 to 2 hours, that means there is a deficiency. Normally, it should disappear in 4 to 6 hours. a better site for this test
Another way to test which might be more accurate is found on a very well written site: a more accurate home test
The primary amount of iodine in the body is stored in the Thyroid which is located on the front of the neck just below the voice box.
WHAT IODINE DOES:
And since iodine is used with every cell in the body, any deficiency can spell trouble for our health. Specifically, iodine helps to fight against fibrocystic breast disease, reduces cognitive impairment, bacteria, immune system, hyper and hypothyroidism, goiter, cretinism (newborns) and may prevent miscarriages. IODINE BASICS
Another website suggests that iodine may prevent acne, PMS, anxiety, cold, flu, moles, dermatitis, bladder infections, and some allergies. Iodine cures
Additional claims of eliminating mercury, arsenic, aluminum and fluoride along with fatigue are made on this site: Iodine and Bromide .
FOODS etc.:
It is suggested that certain (mostly millet, turnips, peanuts, soy and cruciferous veggies) foods can interfere with thyroid function or iodine use. This is only true in two conditions and it refers primarily to raw foods. If these foods are eaten in excess and/or the intake of iodine or selenium are deficient in the diet. Cooking these vegetables tends to reduce the isoflavonoids and thus affects the thyroid much less.
Please keep in mind that some medications or food additives might cause problems with the thyroid or iodine use. Some red food dyes are one of those food additives. Amiodarone (generic name) for irregular heart beats may also be problematic.
Food Sources of Iodine:
Kelp
Eggs
Cow's milk
Strawberries (some site differ on this one)
Yogurt
Mozzarella cheese
IODINE BASICS
ILLNESSES:
Ailments that iodine might cure or aid are listed at: http://www.earthclinic.com/ailments.html. But, this information doesn't appear to be regulated by or from the medical community. Under the diabetes listing, there is an article that suggest cooking oil consumption aggravates or causes type 2 diabetes by preventing the cells from breathing.
Additionally, a post from 4/2010 suggests that diet soda reduces iodine in the body and that the soft drink Mountain Dew contains brominated vegetable oil. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/archive/index.php/t-123647881.html .
Other items that prevent the uptake of iodine include Halides and their derivatives. These include fluoride, bromide, chloride, and iodide. toxins (Iodide is a bit tricky since that is also used in usage by the thyroid. So... I'm not sure about it's listing on the source site.)
Putting fluoride and chlorine in drinking water appears to do more harm than good since both substances are toxic and apparently cause thyroid problems via reduction in iodine in the body.
TESTING:
The easiest test for iodine deficiency is using a swab of USP Tincture of iodine on the upper arm. The quickness with which it disappears gives some indication of any deficiency.
The amount of time and where on the upper arm varies by source of information. If the discoloration from the iodine disappears in 1 to 2 hours, that means there is a deficiency. Normally, it should disappear in 4 to 6 hours. a better site for this test
Another way to test which might be more accurate is found on a very well written site: a more accurate home test
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