Fw: [iodine] Fw: February 07 Iodine Conference Highlights

[Guest guest]

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[Here are some notes from someone who attended the iodine conference last

weekend. S/he asked that his/her name be withheld because s/he doe not have

time now to answer any questions. Forwarded with permission. Zoe]

Recent Advances in the Use of Iodine in Medical Practice

Sponsored by Foundation for Care Management and the Institute for Healthy Aging

Speakers: Guy Abraham, MD, Flechas, MD, Brownstein, MD, Bernard

Eskin, MD, , MD, Shevin, MD, DHt, Glenn Ozalan NMD, Vimal

Patel, RPh, CCN

The highlights below are the notes of the reporter. Please order the audio

products from VRP to verify all information below and use this information in

consultation with your physician.

Conference Highlights

IODINE LOADING TEST ESSENTIAL TO DETECT POSSIBLE IODINE ABSORPTION DEFECT

After thousands of Iodine Loading tests have been performed, it has become

evident that a small percentage of people have an iodine absorption defect (NIS)

which causes them to spill the iodine they take in the loading test dose into

the urine. If these people are coming back with unexpectedly high percentages

(e.g., 70 or higher) in the presence of probable thyroid disease, a history of

breast disease or other iodine-related conditions, they must be followed closely

and retested until the NIS absorption mechanism is repaired.

These patients usually will get lower numbers as they start to absorb, then

higher as their symptoms abate.

Additional tests are being developed to help create a better iodine sufficiency

profile.

A spot test is being developed to look at iodine deficiency as a marker for

breast cancer.

NEW EMPHASIS ON ELIMINATING BROMIDE

What used to be called Iodism appears to be bromide discharging from the tissues

and causing acne, lethargy, odd taste, etc. Salting out the bromide is essential

via taking much extra water with salt dissolved in it. The chloride is effective

in detoxing bromide. One doctor used a " salt loading protocol " before starting

iodine therapy.

Dr. Flechas expects to have a new bromide test available shortly.

TSH REPORTS/ T3/T4

The doctors stressed not relying on abnormal TSH labs for several months as they

tend to be all over the place. Bromide release can sometimes lower T3 and T4 so

some doctors may want to raise these dosages to make the patient comfortable.

IODINE APPEARS TO WORK LIKE TAMOXIFEN ON THE ESTROGEN RECEPTORS

Iodine suppresses the estrogen receptors. Iodine also has caused some HRT users

to require more estrogen to keep menopausal symptoms under control.

But it is illegal to suggest another substance to replace an approved drug.

A CLINICAL TRIAL OF IODINE AS AN ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IS

PLANNED.

CAN PATIENTS STOP IODINE ONCE THEY REACH SATURATION?

No. In animals where they have withdrawn the iodine the disease returns.

IODINE BINDS TO MERCURY AND HEAVY METALS WHICH GET EXCRETED THROUGH THE

INTESTINES AND URINE.

Some dentists are using iodine to detox mercury.

FOR PATIENTS PRONE TO STOMACH UPSET FROM IODINE

Some doctors prescribe iodine suppositories made up by a compounding pharmacy.

DEPRESSION

In one study 41% of attempted suicides admitted to the hospital had excessive

bromide in their blood.

ADRENALS

Iodine appears to sensitize all the hormone receptors (except estrogen). Those

taking Cortef may eventually require less.

FEAR OF TAKING TOO MUCH?

There are records of people taking " too much " with no apparent adverse effects.

COMPANION NUTRIENTS?

Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) has been added to the list of iodine companion

nutrients. Some doctors recommend Inositol Hexanicotinate 625 mg twice a day

has been given. Please check with your doctor for dosage.

LOADING TEST INSTRUCTIONS

Now discontinue iodine for 24 hours only.

THYROID HORMONES

Thyroid hormones decrease the absorption of iodine. This is why patients are

told not to take thyroid meds 1-2 weeks before radioactive uptake studies.

AUTISM

There are reports from two practitioners (not present at the conference) that

iodine improved some autistic patients.

PCOS and FIBROIDS

Iodine has helped these conditions either resolve or regress.

SLEEP

Iodine helps with pineal function and thus with sleep.

IODINE LABS

Doctor's Data is reportedly doing the test slightly differently than FFP or

Abraham's lab with a different normal reference range. This needs to be

investigated more by iodine clinicians and patients.

BROMIDE OUTLAWED

Dr. Flechas reported that Brazil outlawed bromide in wheat flour in 2000.

PEPTO BISMOL

Pepto Bismol will bind to iodine. Take something else if you have stomach

problems.

IODINE IN RATS

Iodine in rats reversed dysplastic changes.

Rats who had breast cancer tumors grafted onto them and were given iodine had

small tumors.

The rats who had no iodine had larger tumors.

IODINE AND THE BRAIN

Dr. Shevin showed an interesting video of a mentally handicapped young man who

articulately described how his brain was able to retrieve information more

efficiently. He said it was like the radio dial has found the right channel.

GLAUCOMA

Dr. Flechas reported a patient who has had reduced pressure in the eye measured

after taking iodine.

The above information must not be considered as medical advice. Consult your

iodine-literate practitioner.

[Guest guest]

Gracia,

You wrote:

>

> ...After thousands of Iodine Loading tests have been performed, it has

> become evident that a small percentage of people have an iodine

> absorption defect (NIS) which causes them to spill the iodine they

> take in the loading test dose into the urine....

This makes perfect sense. The small percentage of people that actually pass the

loading test must have something bizarre wrong with them, so we will treat them

like everyone else that is deficient and give them more iodine, even though the

test says they don't need it. At least this is consistent with their other

advice designed to sell more Optimox.

Chuck