Re: Bromine's Toxic Effect

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brominated_vegetable_oil

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is vegetable oil that has had atoms of the

element bromine bonded to it. Brominated vegetable oil is used as an emulsifier

in citrus-flavored soft drinks to help natural fat-soluble citrus flavors stay

suspended in the drink and to produce a cloudy appearance. BVO has been used by

the soft drink industry since 1931

see url for more info

 http://foodrecalls.blogspot.com/2009/04/fda-should-ban-bromated-flour.html

Potassium Bromate has been banned from use in food products in Europe, as

well as the United Kingdom in 1990, and Canada in 1994, and most other

countries. It was banned in Sri Lanka in 2001 and China in 2005. It is also

banned in Nigeria, Brazil and Peru.

In the United States, it is not banned.

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Bromine's Toxic Effect

Monday, March 19, 2012

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Question: I have heard the substance bromine can be toxic. Can you explain

what it is and how I can avoid it?

Dr. Brownstein's Answer:

Of all the toxic agents I have tested for, bromine is the most widespread.

In fact, I have found bromine toxicity in 100 percent of the patients I have

tested.

Bromine is part of the halogen family, the same class of elements that

contains fluoride, chloride, and iodine. Each of these halogens can

competitively inhibit the others. What that means is that too much of one

halogen will cause the body to eliminate the others.

Within the halogen family, iodine and chloride are essential nutrients; we

cannot live without them. However, both fluoride and bromine are known to

cause problems in the body. In fact, there is no known therapeutic use for

bromine.

Excess bromine exposure has been shown to result in iodine elimination from

the body. This, in turn, can cause problems for glands, including the

thyroid and breast.

Unfortunately, modern life exposes us to a large amount of bromine. It is

used in pools and hot tubs as a disinfectant. It is used as fumigant for

termites and other pests. It is also used as a fire retardant and is found

in many common consumer items, such as computers, electronic gadgets,

carpeting, mattresses, clothing, and furniture.

If that weren't enough, it is also found in our food supply, particularly in

products made from brominated flour such as bread, pasta, and cereal. I have

tested over 500 patients for bromine toxicity. So far, every single patient

has shown high levels of this dangerous substance, whether the patient was

healthy or not.

How do you detoxify from bromine? By reversing the competitive inhibition of

the halogens - iodine supplementation will help the body excrete excess

bromine. Salt, which provides a large amount of the chloride, can also help

the body eliminate bromine.

I have found the combination of unrefined salt and iodine invaluable in

helping my patients detoxify from bromine. You should take one-half to one

teaspoon of unrefined salt each day. Iodine supplementation of 12 to 50 mg

per day is adequate for most patients.

However, I do not suggest you begin to take any detoxification-based

supplement without first consulting with your healthcare provider.