Iodine & rT3

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I was once again advised today by my specialist to take Lugol's Iodine. Mark Starr, one of the worlds premier Hypothyroidism specialists is one of the doctors who recommends Hypothyroid people to take Iodine supplements. I can see the need for Iodine when converting from T4 to T3. And I know that the body has a need for Iodine in general. Iodine is extremely anti-bacterial and does wonders for many conditions. However, we don't need Iodine from the T3-only regime directly, as T3 doesn't need Iodine to get converted. BUT Iodine protects the hormones. If there is no Iodine in the body, toxins like fluoride can carry the metabolism hormones thus making them worthless for the body - And there we have Hypothyroidism Type 2. You have good blood samples, but all the Hypothyroid symptoms. I am also reading Dr. Brownsteins book at the moment and find it very

interesting. I have on doubt that we need Iodine to retain optimal health. Maybe Iodine is what I need to "clear up" my hormones and make T3 get "built" properly in my system, with Iodine around the hormone instea of fluoride and other toxins? Maybe Iodine is the answer to my riddle? Then we have Vitamin D3 and Ferritin. I remember one blood sample from 1997 where I had low D3 _and_ low Ferritin. Both in the 20s. Maybe THAT'S why I was Hypo at the moment. I was put on T4 only and became much better for the next 10 years. But never 100% well.However, I wonder if Iodine can do anything that makes rT3 go up? I don't know, but maybe knows? I also know can't take Iodine. So it's not for everyone. Maybe I should start taking Lugul's Iodine. I already take a multivitamin with 150 mcg Iodine in it.