Interesting, I thought the iodine advocates recommended using a high dosage like 50mg for a short period to get your levels normalised and counteract halogens etc. but you've been using that amount daily for 5+ years so I take it you haven't had any deleterious effects from that dosage. Did you go through a detox phase and would you caution against 50mg for someone who has just started with iodine?
Good questions 👍🏼 I take colloidal iodine on occasion as a heavy metal purge (I like my seafood), but not familiar with Nascent Iodine. PS. (Still hodling fren).
I believe it depends on the individual's status. I used a half a tablet to begin with and observed any changes. I think, when I was experimenting in 2010), I noticed a small rash, facial I think. That was it. I gradually increased the amounts. Have stayed with this amount because of the 2 root canals from many years ago and recently 2 leaking crown which abscessed. Generally, though I tend to heal well and don't get sick. Now that I am using MMS, I anticipate controlling the present leaking crown until I can do something about it. I would always start very conservatively because the body will take that opportunity to detox, as you indicated. Go easy, observe. Never had any issues with it though. I could take the 4 tablets before going to bed and sleep like a baby.
MDs used to give out iodine like candy, 30's, 40's or so. It used to be in our milk because the dairymen would wash the udders with iodine. It used to be in our breads but they substituted bromine (same family, poisonous though) instead.....can't have the people being fed well ya know.
Thanks for the response. It may have been a bit of a risk given the unknowns but I just went for it with ~50mg and a day later I don't notice anything negative so I think I'll keep doing it for 15 days or so at least and then maybe drop down to a lower maintenance level.
Are there any other nutrients/supplements that you find beneficial?
I chose Iodoral because even though it's Lugol's proportions, it's much easier to take. I also have a lot of respect for the people who make it. Iodine is vital for every cell in your body and is concentrated in the thyroid, breast, ovaries and prostate tissues. I would HIGHLY suggest the book "Iodine, Why You Need It; Why You Can't Live Without It" by Dr. David Brownstein. It is written so that professional and lay person can understand it and I found it fascinating. What is taught about iodine is bogus and NOT helpful to us people. I also take vitamin E to help the body use it well. My choice is Standard Process but they only sell to health care professionals--the vast majority will be "alternate" practitioners. If you are looking for E, I'd either to that route of look for D-alpha....NOT dl-alpha; that one is synthetic. I hope that helps.
Seems like the most common type is "Lugol's Iodine" and there are various brands that sell this kind or 'solution', a lot of people also use either "Iodoral" which is a brand name tablet form or "Nascent Iodine".
Nascent Iodine is a scientific term for iodine where the iodine molecule has the diatomic bond broken and has a high amount of electromagnetic energy associated with it. - Overview by Mark Sircus
(Some say this can't be proven but I don't have a scientific background and cannot comment).
There are a multitude of users for each sort so I don't think you can go wrong with any of the kinds but if you want to play it safe from what I gather Lugol's is a sure thing so to speak.
I personally just went with Nascent Iodine to start with but will probably try the others in the future as well.
don't just take a dosage that an anon says they take. if you overdo it you're going to have thyroid issues in a different kind of way.
if you clinically show to have symptoms of iodine deficiency, if its severe yes take Lugol's for some specified period of time. Otherwise consuming seaweed up to a couple of times a week should suffice, you can find various kinds of dried seaweed at any Asian market or the fancier stuff at health food markets, that will make up for an iodine deficient diet (usually this is vegans). If you don't eat seafood add that in to, since there's so much other good stuff in one package (the big one is DHA).
look up Dr Jack Kruse and improving your redox potential. ANYTHING that lowers the redox potential in your cells is going to lead to problems now or down the road.
I've been using Iodoral since 2016......50 mg/day. The whole body craves iodine, receptors everywhere, immune support.
Interesting, I thought the iodine advocates recommended using a high dosage like 50mg for a short period to get your levels normalised and counteract halogens etc. but you've been using that amount daily for 5+ years so I take it you haven't had any deleterious effects from that dosage. Did you go through a detox phase and would you caution against 50mg for someone who has just started with iodine?
Good questions 👍🏼 I take colloidal iodine on occasion as a heavy metal purge (I like my seafood), but not familiar with Nascent Iodine. PS. (Still hodling fren).
Haha I hope it pans out well for ya, crypto seems to be climbing a bit again recently!
I believe it depends on the individual's status. I used a half a tablet to begin with and observed any changes. I think, when I was experimenting in 2010), I noticed a small rash, facial I think. That was it. I gradually increased the amounts. Have stayed with this amount because of the 2 root canals from many years ago and recently 2 leaking crown which abscessed. Generally, though I tend to heal well and don't get sick. Now that I am using MMS, I anticipate controlling the present leaking crown until I can do something about it. I would always start very conservatively because the body will take that opportunity to detox, as you indicated. Go easy, observe. Never had any issues with it though. I could take the 4 tablets before going to bed and sleep like a baby.
MDs used to give out iodine like candy, 30's, 40's or so. It used to be in our milk because the dairymen would wash the udders with iodine. It used to be in our breads but they substituted bromine (same family, poisonous though) instead.....can't have the people being fed well ya know.
Thanks for the response. It may have been a bit of a risk given the unknowns but I just went for it with ~50mg and a day later I don't notice anything negative so I think I'll keep doing it for 15 days or so at least and then maybe drop down to a lower maintenance level.
Are there any other nutrients/supplements that you find beneficial?
I chose Iodoral because even though it's Lugol's proportions, it's much easier to take. I also have a lot of respect for the people who make it. Iodine is vital for every cell in your body and is concentrated in the thyroid, breast, ovaries and prostate tissues. I would HIGHLY suggest the book "Iodine, Why You Need It; Why You Can't Live Without It" by Dr. David Brownstein. It is written so that professional and lay person can understand it and I found it fascinating. What is taught about iodine is bogus and NOT helpful to us people. I also take vitamin E to help the body use it well. My choice is Standard Process but they only sell to health care professionals--the vast majority will be "alternate" practitioners. If you are looking for E, I'd either to that route of look for D-alpha....NOT dl-alpha; that one is synthetic. I hope that helps.
Seems like the most common type is "Lugol's Iodine" and there are various brands that sell this kind or 'solution', a lot of people also use either "Iodoral" which is a brand name tablet form or "Nascent Iodine".
(Some say this can't be proven but I don't have a scientific background and cannot comment).
There are a multitude of users for each sort so I don't think you can go wrong with any of the kinds but if you want to play it safe from what I gather Lugol's is a sure thing so to speak.
I personally just went with Nascent Iodine to start with but will probably try the others in the future as well.
don't just take a dosage that an anon says they take. if you overdo it you're going to have thyroid issues in a different kind of way.
if you clinically show to have symptoms of iodine deficiency, if its severe yes take Lugol's for some specified period of time. Otherwise consuming seaweed up to a couple of times a week should suffice, you can find various kinds of dried seaweed at any Asian market or the fancier stuff at health food markets, that will make up for an iodine deficient diet (usually this is vegans). If you don't eat seafood add that in to, since there's so much other good stuff in one package (the big one is DHA).
Thanks for this knew a little about iodine but this was helpful in understanding it more.
look up Dr Jack Kruse and improving your redox potential. ANYTHING that lowers the redox potential in your cells is going to lead to problems now or down the road.