Iodine

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Does anyone have an opinion on liquid iodine supplementation? There

are two kinds I am contemplating. Here is what the manufacturer's say

about their product:

1)The iodine source for our Detoxified Iodine is kelp. Our supplier

has re-discovered the technique given by Edgar Cayce in the 1930's for

making an iodine product that is " detoxified " as Cayce termed it. I

believe that the iodine source recommended by Cayce was kelp and that

is the reason our associate uses it. (My note: It is in an alcohol base)

2)Iosol iodine by Wellness Resources - info. found at

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

Their description: The Iosol Iodine Quality Difference

Iosol Iodine is a proprietary iodine formulation.It has superior water

solubility. 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. 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.

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.

I've abbreviated it somewhat.I would appreciate any responses. Carol S.