Iodine contrast & LID ??? (was Re: Hypo thinking-may be a very dumb question)

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> Not a dumb question at all! The stable iodine from contrast dyes for

> various tests, i.e., IVP, CT, etc., can take up to a year to leave our

> bodies. If we could rid it so fast by going on the LID for a week or two,

> wouldn't that be wonderful? Unfortunately it won't work that way.

I don't know if this is Hypo Carolyn's question, but it's mine.

I think we all know that an LID won't clear contrast dye,

but ... why not?

What is different about the iodine in the contrast that makes it so much more

stable?

Is it bound to something particularly stubborn?

Anyone?

thanks -

katie