Functions of Iodiine/ excerpt --from MS.. lab website

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Hi Vicki from Sue,

Sorry for the delay in answering your question.. I was gone on a trip, and just now getting caught up with posts.

Here is some info on Iodine and it's many functions.. We HAD been needing 8-10 pills per day of Raw Thyroid by Natural source tm. supplementation for

our needs.. IN THE PAST.. but since using ( creamy & nice ) ---IODINE BALANCE CREAM ( in a wonderful pump ) ----by MS labs.. the last two months..

we only need 1 Raw Thyroid pill just a few days per week.( per muscle testing) A lack of Iodine is often the root cause of Thyroid problems..

Here are some of the functions.. as noted on the MS labs website.: The symptoms of a sluggish Thyroid is found in the box in the middle of this article.

I hope it comes out readable.. as yahoo often scrambles box info.

Hope the helps...

Sue

THE FUNCTIONS OF IODINE

Enhanced Immune Function Iodine is now known to play an essential role in immune function. It has potent anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and anti-cancer activity. For centuries it has been used topically to kill bacteria. Until recently it was the leading anti-parasitic drug (yodoxin or iododoxin). High-dose iodine has been shown to kill breast and thyroid cancer cells (induce selective apoptosis). It is also a potent antioxidant. More recently, iodine deficiency has been related to: thyroid cancer, fibrocystic breast disease, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and prostate cancer. In the 1960’s when iodine intake was higher (and toxic halogens lower) the risk for breast cancer was 1 in 20; today it is 1 in 8 and increasing by 1% per year! Iodine deficiency has also been associated with the following: parotid duct stones, sebaceous cysts, and vaginal infections

Mental Development Vs Retardation

The World Health Organization (WHO) has related iodine deficiency to mental retardation, cretinism, increased child and infant mortality, infertility, and socioeconomic decline -- and more recently developmental delays (ADD, PDD, LD). Iodine and thyroid hormones stimulate the development of the brain and nerves. Hence it is important for intelligence and memory. It was shown to make a difference of 13.5 points on IQ tests between Iodine deficient and iodine sufficient areas. Iodine is crucial to brain development, and is concentrated in the brain, cerebrospinal fluid, and the eye, as well as the substantia nigra of the brain (an area associated with Parkinson’s Disease). High amounts of iodine are excreted in breast milk to help develop a baby’s growing brain and nervous system. Some evolutionary biologists believe iodine and eating seafood played an important role in human brain development and evolution.

Thyroid, Metabolism & Weight

Iodine is the key to a healthy thyroid and metabolism. It is best known for being a part of thyroid hormones, which are used in every cell of our bodies to regulate metabolism and weight by controlling the burning of fat for energy and heat. Over 100 years ago iodine was shown to prevent and reverse goiter (swelling of the thyroid) and hypothyroid. Iodine deficiency may also be involved in autoimmune disorders such as Grave’s and Hashimoto’s diseases; as studies have shown iodine-deficient patients have a higher rate of anti-thyroid antibodies.Iodine also controls metabolism in other ways. It is important for the other endocrine glands: the adrenals, pituitary, gonads (sex glands), pancreas, pineal and thymus. Iodine is also involved in digestion, and is concentrated in the salivary glands and gastric mucosa. It has also been associated with: excess mucus production, fatigue, hemorrhoids, headaches, keloid scarring, and migraine headaches.There is an epidemic of obesity and overweight in this country. And no wonder! Iodine is crucial for metabolism and weight loss. Iodine stores in fat cells. Toxic halogens can also store in fat cells, blocking the release of fat and blocking weight loss. Low thyroid has long been associated with modest weight gain. But patients with low iodine levels AND accumulation of toxic halogens are showing a disturbing trend of being unable to lose weight beyond a certain plateau. By some estimates 50% to 60% of our population is now considered obese. The best therapy in most cases is high-dose iodine (25 mg/day).

Symptoms of Thyroid Deficiency

Acne Adrenal Gland (weakness) Anemia Arteries (cleans) Arthritis Birth Defects (prevention of) Bursitis

Calming

Cancer

Colitis

Complexion

Diabetes Digestion (poor) Eczema Endocrine Glands Energy

Fatigue (low thyroid) Fingernails Forms Hemoglobin Gall bladder Gas Glands (enlarged) Goiter Cold extremities Hair loss Headaches Heart Disease Hypothyroidism Infection

Irritable nervousness Kidneys lead Poisoning

Leg Cramps Infection

Irritable nervousness Kidneys lead Poisoning Leg Cramps Menopause Mental and Physical retardation Morning Sickness Nails (problem with) Obesity Pancreas Physical and Mental Activity Pituitary Gland Pregnancy

Protects the Brain from toxins Prostate Gland

Psoriasis Radiation Poisoning Restless child Rough, wrinkled skin and face Stress

Teeth Thyroid (low) Toxins affect the Fetus Brain development Tumors Vitality (low) Water Retention Weight (One of the best oxidizing catalysts for burning fat

FertilityThe World Health Organization has also related iodine deficiency to infertility. Iodine is most important for women, because it is most highly concentrated in the thyroid, breasts and ovaries. Iodine deficiency can lead to menstrual irregularities, infertility, early menopause, and ovarian diseases. But it is still vital for men, especially for the prostate.

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WHAT CAUSES IODINE DEFICIENCY?

Why Are Our Iodine levels So Low?According to the NHANES data iodine levels in the USA have fallen by about 50% over the last 30 years. Why? There are many reasons. According to the World Health Organization, about one-third of the world’s population live in Iodine deficient areas, which affects 129 countries. This is because most of the iodine resides in the sea and seashores, while most inland areas are iodine deficient. Other contributing factors include: diets low in fish, shellfish or seaweed, vegan or vegetarian diets, poor availability of iodine in salt, poor farming techniques, avoidance of salt due to fear of high blood pressure, the ingestion of toxic halogens, and the use of radioactive iodine in many medical procedures (which competes with natural iodine). In addition, past sources of iodine in food have been removed. For example: Iodide was used as a dough conditioner in baked goods from the 1960’s to the 1980’s, but has since been replaced with bromide (a toxic halogen). Cow’s udders and milking buckets were swabbed with iodide to kill germs. But no longer.The reason is “THE WOLFF-CHAIKOFF EFFECT”, which has been a disaster for iodine. This experiment led to a fear of iodine, and iodine being removed from the American food supply for over 30 years! This paper has been quoted by many, but understood by few. It was misinterpreted, and used to describe a case of hypothyroidism caused by excessive iodine intake. In fact: toxic radioactive iodine was injected intravenously. It had nothing to do with food or supplement iodine intake. And it cannot explain why high intake of natural iodine does not cause the same effect.

Iodine in Riched Foods

The foods richest in iodine are: seaweed, seafood (shrimp, cod, sea bass, haddock, and perch) and iodized salt. In the USA and other countries iodine has been added to salt since the 1920’s to prevent goiter; but research shows that iodine in salt is only about 10% bioavailable. Iodized salt prevents most goiter, but is not sufficient to supply the rest of the body’s needs. A better approach is to add iodine to bread, as was done in the past, because studies show it is 10 times more bioavailable than salt. A single slice of bread once supplied 150 mcg – one day’s RDA.

IODINE DEFINICENCY SIGNS:

Slowed mental reactions, sluggish metabolism, lack of energy, irritability, nervousness, slowed pulse, low blood pressure, loss of interest in sex, dry hair, goiter, thyroid enlargement and hypothyroidism/low rate of hormone secretion; abnormal fat deposits, thyroid cancer, heart disease, obesity, swelling, fatigue, cold hands and feet, just to name a few!Could Excess Iodine Be Harmful?

True allergies are extremely rare. But iodine tolerance varies with individuals. Most reactions to high iodine intake are likely due to the forced excretion of toxic halides, such as bromide, fluoride and perchlorate. Symptoms can include: acne, eczema, rashes, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased salivation, metallic taste in mouth, sneezing, nervousness, palpitations and racing pulse.

Symptoms of Excess Iodine

Excess Iodine Symptoms

Excess Thyroid Hormone

Acne, rashes

Nervousness

Diarrhea

Palpitations

Headache

Racing pulse

Increased salivation

Metallic taste in mouth

Nausea

Sneezing

INFECTION-FIGHTING:

Respiration

Asthma

Slows the growth of some bacteria and fungi

Provides a resistance barrier to body radioactive damage and radiation sickness

For the adrenal glands and the pancreas

Diabetes

liver

Gallbladder

The Kidneys

A diuretic for water retention problems

For the reproductive glands

Prostate

Impotence and Infertility

The uterus

Morning sickness

Pregnancy

Birth defects

References:

The Little Herb Encyclopedia/3rd edition

Author: Jack Ritchson N.D. pg. 130-131

The Encyclopedia of Natural Health

Author: ph B. n pg. 135, 288-289

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Re: ... Iodine / brain development

Posted by: "vickila1@..." vickila1@... vickila1

Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:41 pm (PST)

what were the symptoms you were seeing due to a "sluggish thyroid'?? vicki Re:... Iodine / brain developmentOur Dr just started?my son?on 2 drops of iodine - today is the first day.? Reason was for a sluggish thyroid, even though his levels are in the "normal" range.? We will see what happens.

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