jeff question - Iodine

[Julia]

Hi Jeff,

I have been Mcdougalling very strictly for nearly 2 years now. I have just fallen pregnant and was wondering what the advice is on Iodine. I don't really eat added salt much and I don't buy the one fortified with iodine.

Do you or Dr Mcdougall recommend supplements?
Are there any links to this?

Thanks very much
Julia

[JeffN]

Hi Jeff,

I have been Mcdougalling very strictly for nearly 2 years now. I have just fallen pregnant and was wondering what the advice is on Iodine. I don't really eat added salt much and I don't buy the one fortified with iodine.

Do you or Dr Mcdougall recommend supplements?
Are there any links to this?

Thanks very much
Julia

Hi Julia

Here you go

Thyroid (Iodine)
http://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5618
http://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6774
http://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7362
http://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7768


In Health
Jeff

[Julia]

Thanks so much for your help.
I appreciate your prompt reply!

(I also thoroughly enjoyed your presentations at the Advanced Study Weekend that I have seen on the internet.)

Julia

[JeffN]

I read those and still don't know what the conclusion is. IS there enough Iodine in food

Yes, as most people in the U.S. consume more than sufficient iodine in their diets, supplementation with iodone is unnecessary.

In Health
Jeff

[seand11]

I guess that answers my question.

[bigdorkpeter]

Here is a rather comprehensive article on Iodine I found from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/iodine/

Based on the food table, it seems we are unlikely to be Iodine deficient (eat your potatoes), though admittedly content varies with soil. I eat a little seaweed at least once a week also.