Re: seaweed .. watch out for iodine overload

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The prevalent opinion about seaweed in the CR community is that it

should be avoided because its high iodine content can cause thyroid

problems. See the references below.

As far as the claim that " seaweeds aid the absorption of fish oils " ,

have your Yoga student provide a reference from a refereed scientific

journal that confirms that. I think that the claim is bogus, and it

cannot be supported.

Tony

Iodine-induced hypothyroidism as a result of excessive intake of

confectionery made with tangle weed, Kombu

PMID: 11234256

J Gen Intern Med. 2006 June; 21(6): C11–C14.

doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00416.x.

PMCID: PMC1924637

Iodine-Induced Thyrotoxicosis After Ingestion of Kelp-Containing Tea

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1924637

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> I supplement with salmon oil and B complex. One of my Yoga students

> related that seaweeds aid the absorption of fish oils. Though I eat

> seaweed often (many types), I have not been able to find anything to

> support / deny that claim. Anyone?

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> Om Peace!

> Valarie Devi

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