Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I recently did a home iodine test using a USP tincture of iodine, and spreading a 2 inch area just on the underside of my arm. Rule of thumb goes if the iodine stain is gone after 1 hour you're severely deficient, if it's gone after 4 hours you're still deficient. If it's there after 4 hours you've got adequate amounts. My stain was gone after 2.5 hours. After some reading, I found out that I could rebuild my iodine stores with sea vegetables, however my grocery store doesn't have Kelp, seaweed or algae. I'm not a big sea salt eater so I don't get iodine that way, and I do eat lots of raw kale and cabbage and steamed brussel sprouts, which all inhibit iodine intake. Unfortunately I don't eat enough raw eggs to make up for it, and the only dairy I eat is a few gulps of heavy cream a couple times a week. Is my only other alternative iodine supplements like iodine pills or kelp powder? Anyone with experience here? yg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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