Can anyone comment on Iosol?

[Guest guest]

Iosol, anyone? This source claims it is better than the

alternatives. What do you think?

http://www.wellnessresources.com/products/iosol_iodine.php

" The Importance of Iodine

Iodine is absolutely vital for the formation of thyroid hormone in

the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone is composed of four molecules of

iodine and one molecule of the amino acid tyrosine. Scientific

evidence clearly shows that a lack of iodine can cause changes to

the thyroid gland directly leading to poor function of metabolism

and immunity.* Iodine deficiency promotes free radical damage in the

thyroid gland, directly stressing the health of the gland.*

Adequate iodine is also needed to block various compounds from

binding to and accumulating in the thyroid gland (fluoride,

perchlorate, goitrogens in food). Problems with chemicals affecting

the thyroid gland have been known about for decades. A recent

Russian study showed that general environmental pollution (of which

the US has plenty in every metropolitan area) significantly

aggravates iodine lack (meaning pollution displaces iodine in the

human body).*

We have known for many years that free iodine is in high

concentration in the ovaries and breast tissue, acting as a

protective buffer to estrogen. Adequate tissue iodine helps guide

estrogen into friendly pathways that support proper function of

female sex hormones.* Iodine also assists the proper function of

numerous hormone receptors throughout the body, thus helping

hormones in general communicate more efficiently.* The rate that any

hormone is formed is governed by thyroid hormone. Thus, thyroid

nutrition like Thyroid Helper® and Iosol Iodine contribute to the

formation of testosterone. In women this supports healthy sex drive.

In men, testosterone is vital to function.*

Iodine is essential for brain function and intelligence. Since 2001

there have been numerous studies showing the importance of iodine

during pregnancy, not only to help the mother's thyroid work better,

but specifically for the cognitive and neurological development of

the child.*

The Iosol Iodine Quality Difference

Iosol Iodine is a proprietary iodine formulation that has been in

widespread use since 1945. I am often asked what the difference is

between this iodine supplement and others, and many have asked what

the source of the iodine is that is used in Iosol.

Iosol Iodine is in my opinion the premier iodine supplement on the

market today. This is because of the superior water solubility of

the iodine. This feature makes free iodide readily available for

your body to use.

There are two sources of iodine in the Iosol formulation. One is

from kelp. Iodine in kelp is naturally in the form of potassium

iodide. However, potassium iodine is not very soluble in water and

may be difficult for your body to easily use. For example, if you

get liquid potassium iodide on your clothes it causes a permanent

stain of red. If you get Iosol on your clothes the red will

evaporate out in a few minutes or readily come out with washing. In

fact, potassium iodide has been shown to congest the thyroid gland

when taken in high doses – which is how Hashimoto's thyroiditis was

first discovered (Japanese citizens consuming too many sea

vegetables). This is why I don't use potassium iodide in any

supplement I produce.

During the production of Iosol, iodine is extracted from kelp and

made into pure iodine crystals. This is not potassium iodide, rather

it is an unbound form of iodine.

The second form of iodine used is ammonium iodide, a form that

readily dissolves in water. These two forms of iodine are combined

in a proprietary manner in a base of vegetable glycerin.

Ammonium iodide is a combination of the mineral iodine and ammonium

(NH4). This is a synthesized compound, not derived from a food

source. It has superior bioavailability as the iodine readily

disassociates from the ammonium upon exposure to water, producing a

free iodide ion – exactly what your body would like to use in

metabolism.

Some people think that ammonium (NH4) sounds like some sort of

toxin, compared to potassium or sodium iodide. This is far from the

case. As different from ammonium, ammonia (NH3) is an irritant gas

with a pungent odor. Anhydrous ammonia (meaning no water in the

ammonia) is the third most synthesized chemical in the U.S., with

one-third of it used by the farming industry as fertilizer and

animal feed. The ability to fix nitrogen in some type of compound is

vital to the growth of plants and crops. Many household cleaning

products use ammonia in the form of NH3 plus water.

On the other hand, ammonium is a primary source of nitrogen for

humans. It is involved in many cellular chemistry reactions

necessary for health. As dietary protein is metabolized ammonium is

produced. The liver converts any extra ammonium to urea, which is

easily cleared through the urea cycle. The amount of ammonium in

Iosol can act as a nutrient in normal cell metabolism or it can

readily be cleared by the liver. The amount of ammonium in a dose of

Iosol is trivial compared to the amount of ammonium produced in

routine protein metabolism.

The bottom line is that Iosol Iodine is a very safe and effective

form of iodine to use as a dietary supplement. In my experience over

the past twenty years it has routinely produced outstanding results.

What is the dose of Iosol?

The most commonly used dose of Iosol is 1 drop of the preparation in

a few ounces of water, taken once a day. Each drop has 1.8 mg of

iodine or 1200% of the government's recommended daily value. If you

would like to get only 100% of the daily value then take 1 tsp of a

mixture of 1 drop of Iosol in 2 ounces of water; however, most

people like taking more than this.

Adequate iodine tends to keep your head more awake during the day,

helps support your energy level, and helps you warm up (if you are

cold).* Many people take 1-5 drops of Iosol per day, using enough to

feel warmer and more energetic. While this can be taken all at once

in the morning, some like to split the dose and take some in the

afternoon as well.

Some people find that taking iodine every day really helps to

support metabolism. Others find that they only need to take it once

or twice a week. Regardless of the dose used or frequency of the

dose, the goal is to notice energy support. And if you are too cold,

another goal is to warm up. Iosol Iodine is one of the best

nutrients for natural thyroid support, especially helping those who

are cold to warm up and get on track.*

Caution: We have received numerous reports of people taking 25 mg –

50 mg of potassium iodide-containing supplements each day, typically

in the form of Lugols or Iodoral. I do not support the use of this

protocol as the form of iodine used is inferior and the chance of

congesting the thyroid with insoluble potassium iodide is elevated –

a needless risk to take for any person trying to improve their

health. I have never had any trouble helping people balance thyroid

function on far less iodine intake, especially when synergistic

thyroid support nutrition is used. "

[Guest guest]

The company does not stand behind their product from what I am told. It is in a capsule so the iodine will "leak" out and it will lose potency.

Steph

Can anyone comment on Iosol?

Iosol, anyone? This source claims it is better than thealternatives. What do you think?http://www.wellnessresources.com/products/iosol_iodine.php"The Importance of IodineIodine is absolutely vital for the formation of thyroid hormone inthe thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone is composed of four molecules ofiodine and one molecule of the amino acid tyrosine. Scientificevidence clearly shows that a lack of iodine can cause changes tothe thyroid gland directly leading to poor function of metabolismand immunity.* Iodine deficiency promotes free radical damage in thethyroid gland, directly stressing the health of the gland.*Adequate iodine is also needed to block various compounds frombinding to and accumulating in the thyroid gland (fluoride,perchlorate, goitrogens in food). Problems with chemicals affectingthe thyroid gland have been known about for decades. A recentRussian study showed that general environmental pollution (of whichthe US has plenty in every metropolitan area) significantlyaggravates iodine lack (meaning pollution displaces iodine in thehuman body).*We have known for many years that free iodine is in highconcentration in the ovaries and breast tissue, acting as aprotective buffer to estrogen. Adequate tissue iodine helps guideestrogen into friendly pathways that support proper function offemale sex hormones.* Iodine also assists the proper function ofnumerous hormone receptors throughout the body, thus helpinghormones in general communicate more efficiently.* The rate that anyhormone is formed is governed by thyroid hormone. Thus, thyroidnutrition like Thyroid Helper® and Iosol Iodine contribute to theformation of testosterone. In women this supports healthy sex drive.In men, testosterone is vital to function.*Iodine is essential for brain function and intelligence. Since 2001there have been numerous studies showing the importance of iodineduring pregnancy, not only to help the mother's thyroid work better,but specifically for the cognitive and neurological development ofthe child.*The Iosol Iodine Quality DifferenceIosol Iodine is a proprietary iodine formulation that has been inwidespread use since 1945. I am often asked what the difference isbetween this iodine supplement and others, and many have asked whatthe source of the iodine is that is used in Iosol.Iosol Iodine is in my opinion the premier iodine supplement on themarket today. This is because of the superior water solubility ofthe iodine. This feature makes free iodide readily available foryour body to use.There are two sources of iodine in the Iosol formulation. One isfrom kelp. Iodine in kelp is naturally in the form of potassiumiodide. However, potassium iodine is not very soluble in water andmay be difficult for your body to easily use. For example, if youget liquid potassium iodide on your clothes it causes a permanentstain of red. If you get Iosol on your clothes the red willevaporate out in a few minutes or readily come out with washing. Infact, potassium iodide has been shown to congest the thyroid glandwhen taken in high doses – which is how Hashimoto's thyroiditis wasfirst discovered (Japanese citizens consuming too many seavegetables). This is why I don't use potassium iodide in anysupplement I produce.During the production of Iosol, iodine is extracted from kelp andmade into pure iodine crystals. This is not potassium iodide, ratherit is an unbound form of iodine.The second form of iodine used is ammonium iodide, a form thatreadily dissolves in water. These two forms of iodine are combinedin a proprietary manner in a base of vegetable glycerin.Ammonium iodide is a combination of the mineral iodine and ammonium(NH4). This is a synthesized compound, not derived from a foodsource. It has superior bioavailability as the iodine readilydisassociates from the ammonium upon exposure to water, producing afree iodide ion – exactly what your body would like to use inmetabolism.Some people think that ammonium (NH4) sounds like some sort oftoxin, compared to potassium or sodium iodide. This is far from thecase. As different from ammonium, ammonia (NH3) is an irritant gaswith a pungent odor. Anhydrous ammonia (meaning no water in theammonia) is the third most synthesized chemical in the U.S., withone-third of it used by the farming industry as fertilizer andanimal feed. The ability to fix nitrogen in some type of compound isvital to the growth of plants and crops. Many household cleaningproducts use ammonia in the form of NH3 plus water.On the other hand, ammonium is a primary source of nitrogen forhumans. It is involved in many cellular chemistry reactionsnecessary for health. As dietary protein is metabolized ammonium isproduced. The liver converts any extra ammonium to urea, which iseasily cleared through the urea cycle. The amount of ammonium inIosol can act as a nutrient in normal cell metabolism or it canreadily be cleared by the liver. The amount of ammonium in a dose ofIosol is trivial compared to the amount of ammonium produced inroutine protein metabolism.The bottom line is that Iosol Iodine is a very safe and effectiveform of iodine to use as a dietary supplement. In my experience overthe past twenty years it has routinely produced outstanding results.What is the dose of Iosol?The most commonly used dose of Iosol is 1 drop of the preparation ina few ounces of water, taken once a day. Each drop has 1.8 mg ofiodine or 1200% of the government's recommended daily value. If youwould like to get only 100% of the daily value then take 1 tsp of amixture of 1 drop of Iosol in 2 ounces of water; however, mostpeople like taking more than this.Adequate iodine tends to keep your head more awake during the day,helps support your energy level, and helps you warm up (if you arecold).* Many people take 1-5 drops of Iosol per day, using enough tofeel warmer and more energetic. While this can be taken all at oncein the morning, some like to split the dose and take some in theafternoon as well.Some people find that taking iodine every day really helps tosupport metabolism. Others find that they only need to take it onceor twice a week. Regardless of the dose used or frequency of thedose, the goal is to notice energy support. And if you are too cold,another goal is to warm up. Iosol Iodine is one of the bestnutrients for natural thyroid support, especially helping those whoare cold to warm up and get on track.*Caution: We have received numerous reports of people taking 25 mg –50 mg of potassium iodide-containing supplements each day, typicallyin the form of Lugols or Iodoral. I do not support the use of thisprotocol as the form of iodine used is inferior and the chance ofcongesting the thyroid with insoluble potassium iodide is elevated –a needless risk to take for any person trying to improve theirhealth. I have never had any trouble helping people balance thyroidfunction on far less iodine intake, especially when synergisticthyroid support nutrition is used."

[Guest guest]

Iosol has two products that I know of (plus a third for professionals

I think). One is the PT Skin Iosol that I have spoken of before, and

the other is Iosol Formula II, which is the liquid the author was

writing about. It is not in capsules, but comes in dropper bottle

with 1 fl. oz.

I'm pretty sure Lugol's orally messed up my stomach lining. It's

taking me a couple months to get over the indigestion and to be able

to use the rest of my supplements. It might have been something else,

but I'm pretty sure. I have a bottle of this Iosol (formula II), and,

after reading this article, I'm gonna try it again. (It seemed such a

small dose when I first got it, that I haven't used it.)

Anybody else tried the brown seaweed extract Modifilan?

Adeha

[Guest guest]

Hi, my name is Val,I'm new to the group. I'm one of the people from

WAPF who just joined. Thank you !

I recently had a UTI and saw suggestions online to try iodine. I

found a bottle of Iosol (Formula II) in the cabinet, I had ordered it

a couple of years ago and never used it. I tried it and it worked

immediately to stop the spasms of the UTI and over a few days

completely resolved the problem. I did some more research on iodine

and decided to keep taking it. I was very happy to hear about this

group so that I can touch bases with other people who are taking iodine.

Adeha, I also experienced irritation to the stomach lining after about

two weeks of Iosol, taking 6 drops 4 times a day on an empty stomach.

I even ended up putting the Iosol in gelcaps (it got disgusting taking

that much in water). The capsules are great for eliminating the taste

but didn't help my stomach. So now I have dropped down to taking only

one dose of 6 drops per day and I take it with a meal. My stomach

feels better after a couple of days at this lowered dose so I will try

to gradually increase the dose, take it with food (unless someone

thinks this is ill-advised?) and drop the dose back down if my stomach

acts up again.

I read that the Iodoral tablets were designed to eliminate the stomach

upset. Does anyone know how they do that? Are they enteric coated?

One thing I have noticed about Iosol that sounds completely different

from other iodine supplements is that the Iosol totally relaxes me and

puts me to sleep if I take it at night. My husband just started

taking one dose of 6 drops at bedtime and experiences the same thing.

I've seen warnings here not to take other iodine supplements late in

the day since they could keep you up at night. This may not be the

Iosol though, it could be that we are so iodine deficient that our

thyroids aren't even using the iodine yet. So much to learn!

Thanks,

Val

>

> Iosol has two products that I know of (plus a third for professionals

> I think). One is the PT Skin Iosol that I have spoken of before, and

> the other is Iosol Formula II, which is the liquid the author was

> writing about. It is not in capsules, but comes in dropper bottle

> with 1 fl. oz.

>

> I'm pretty sure Lugol's orally messed up my stomach lining. It's

> taking me a couple months to get over the indigestion and to be able

> to use the rest of my supplements. It might have been something else,

> but I'm pretty sure. I have a bottle of this Iosol (formula II), and,

> after reading this article, I'm gonna try it again. (It seemed such a

> small dose when I first got it, that I haven't used it.)

>

> Anybody else tried the brown seaweed extract Modifilan?

>

> Adeha

>

[Guest guest]

Iodoral is coated with something (escapes me at the moment) and that causes it to be digested further down in the gut where less irritation occurs.

Steph

Re: Can anyone comment on Iosol?

Hi, my name is Val,I'm new to the group. I'm one of the people fromWAPF who just joined. Thank you !I recently had a UTI and saw suggestions online to try iodine. Ifound a bottle of Iosol (Formula II) in the cabinet, I had ordered ita couple of years ago and never used it. I tried it and it workedimmediately to stop the spasms of the UTI and over a few dayscompletely resolved the problem. I did some more research on iodineand decided to keep taking it. I was very happy to hear about thisgroup so that I can touch bases with other people who are taking iodine. Adeha, I also experienced irritation to the stomach lining after abouttwo weeks of Iosol, taking 6 drops 4 times a day on an empty stomach.I even ended up putting the Iosol in gelcaps (it got disgusting takingthat much in water). The capsules are great for eliminating the tastebut didn't help my stomach. So now I have dropped down to taking onlyone dose of 6 drops per day and I take it with a meal. My stomachfeels better after a couple of days at this lowered dose so I will tryto gradually increase the dose, take it with food (unless someonethinks this is ill-advised?) and drop the dose back down if my stomachacts up again.I read that the Iodoral tablets were designed to eliminate the stomachupset. Does anyone know how they do that? Are they enteric coated? One thing I have noticed about Iosol that sounds completely differentfrom other iodine supplements is that the Iosol totally relaxes me andputs me to sleep if I take it at night. My husband just startedtaking one dose of 6 drops at bedtime and experiences the same thing.I've seen warnings here not to take other iodine supplements late inthe day since they could keep you up at night. This may not be theIosol though, it could be that we are so iodine deficient that ourthyroids aren't even using the iodine yet. So much to learn!Thanks,Val >> Iosol has two products that I know of (plus a third for professionals > I think). One is the PT Skin Iosol that I have spoken of before, and > the other is Iosol Formula II, which is the liquid the author was > writing about. It is not in capsules, but comes in dropper bottle > with 1 fl. oz.> > I'm pretty sure Lugol's orally messed up my stomach lining. It's > taking me a couple months to get over the indigestion and to be able > to use the rest of my supplements. It might have been something else, > but I'm pretty sure. I have a bottle of this Iosol (formula II), and, > after reading this article, I'm gonna try it again. (It seemed such a > small dose when I first got it, that I haven't used it.)> > Anybody else tried the brown seaweed extract Modifilan?> > Adeha>

[Guest guest]

I'm taking liquid lugols and am worried about it messing up my stomach

lining too. Does anyone know of anything to help with this? Is it better

to take it with food - or certain types of food? Taking Idoral is not an

option for me as it's too expensive for me to import to New Zealand and

there are no other iodine products that I know of, so I'm stuck with

Lugols Liquid formaula.

[Guest guest]

May I suggest taking the Lugol's only after a meal, and supplement

your diet with lots of natural vitamin A. Since I starting eating cod

liver in its own oil (about 1/2-tin per day), I haven't had any

stomach problems. Before the cod liver, I had some mild bleeding and

could not eat things like spaghetti. Incidentally, vitamin A is also

excellent for the thyroid - it is needed in the production of thyroid

hormones.

>

> I'm taking liquid lugols and am worried about it messing up my

stomach

> lining too. Does anyone know of anything to help with this? Is it

better

> to take it with food - or certain types of food? Taking Idoral is

not an

> option for me as it's too expensive for me to import to New Zealand

and

> there are no other iodine products that I know of, so I'm stuck with

> Lugols Liquid formaula.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that . Currently I take Fermented Cod Liver Oil and also

eat liver as well. I do take it on an empty stomach so I will take the

supplement after breakfast instead of before. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I have taken Lugols for 23 years, every morning in a glass of water with a tsp of apple cider vinegar. The same in the evening, for a total of 50 mg a day and have NEVER had a problem with my stomach lining.

Re: Can anyone comment on Iosol?

I'm taking liquid lugols and am worried about it messing up my stomach lining too. Does anyone know of anything to help with this? Is it better to take it with food - or certain types of food? Taking Idoral is not an option for me as it's too expensive for me to import to New Zealand and there are no other iodine products that I know of, so I'm stuck with Lugols Liquid formaula.