Iodine

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Research Nutrition I/KI Super Tabs. I really don’t think it is a matter of brand though. This little excerpt for NEJM kind of says it all. In this New England Journal study, researchers, led by Dr. Weiping Teng, of China Medical University in Shenyang, looked at the thyroid effects of giving supplemental to three separate groups: people who were mildly iodine-deficient, those with adequate iodine intake, and those with excessive iodine intake. They found that giving iodine to people who had adequate or excessive iodine intake could lead to hypothyroidism autoimmune thyroiditis.

Yea, ideally it would be nice to find out how much you need before you decide to use it. I found a lab that charges 130 bucks if you wanted to go that route.

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Fasting Required: No

Specimen: Urine

Special Instructions: Ship specimen within 48 hours of collection. Ship to lab Monday-Thursday only.

For 48 hours prior to and during the collection you should avoid taking iodine supplements and products that contain iodide, iodine. Never discontinue a prescription medication without consulting your doctor.

You must provide your own Provoking agent with this test.

Results: 4-6 business days

Description: Iodine/Iodide is an essential element that is pivotal to normal function of the thyroid gland and the health and integrity of breast tissue. Iodine/Iodide intake has decreased significantly over the past thirty years and consequentially clinical symptoms have become apparent. Iodine/Iodide sufficiency can be readily assessed by analysis of urinary iodide excretion.