Iodine

muesli · **Posted:** Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:41 am

Hi Jeff

I have read all the threads on iodine but can't find an answer to my question and wonder if you can help me.

I have only just been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid (autoimmune with antibodies).
When I transitioned to this WOE last year and until recently I took a vegan supplement which had 150 of iodine (daily rdi).
I live in the UK and we don't have iodized salt.

However, I am now concerned about future iodine intake. I know that my overactive thyroid is not due to the supplement (I have family members with the same condition and other autoimmune issues) but also am aware that iodine intake can affect the thyroid function.

Thank you

JeffN · **Joined:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:56 am **Posts:** 5020

I can't respond to specific medical/health issues in this forum.

While it varies depending on soil, Iodine occurs naturally in foods.

http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/004/Y2809E/y2 ... htm#bm18.4

In Health
Jeff

muesli · **Posted:** Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:01 pm

Thanks Jeff for the link - it was kind of you to reply.
I have read the link and now understand it all better.

r-marie · **Joined:** Thu May 22, 2008 1:54 pm **Posts:** 301

didi wrote:

So, it appears that you have no idea how much iodine you personally need or how much you are getting unless you undergo frequent tests because even with iodized salt, storage of the salt can alter the iodine content. And the trend nowadays is to decrease salt in one's diet. One wonders about the current passion for eating locally unless you have a way of knowing that the local food has enough iodine. Eating food from different locations might increase your chances of getting the vitamins and minerals that might be deficient in your local farmers market area.

Didi

I've been using Iosol for many years off and on. It is a water soluble form so the body can eliminate the excess.

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