#349: All About Iodine, Your Thyroid’s Best Friend, But That’s Not All

Iodine has become a bit of a controversial supplement of late, even in the natural medicine world. On this episode, Jared interviews Charles Hakala, RPh, a compounding pharmacist, about this incredible nutrient. You’ll learn about iodine deficiency and how to optimize this nutrient that is critical for every cell in the body - in particular, the thyroid. This episode pairs beautifully with episode #347 on Thyroid Health with Dr. Todd Cameron. Jared suggests that you listen to both of these episodes to get a clearer picture of how to optimize thyroid health. You’ll also learn the protocol used by some of the most renowned functional medicine doctors who specialize in thyroid health.This is a fascinating episode that sheds light on this somewhat contentious topic.

Products:

LugoTab Iodine Tablets

Selenium

Vitamin C

Magnesium

Niacinamide

Riboflavin

Iodine Test Kits Available at Vitality Nutrition 801-292-6662

Protocol:

12.5mg-50mg Lugol’s Iodine (drops or tablets - work up to 50mg)

200mcg Selenium

400-600mg Magnesium

1000-3000mg Vitamin C (split 2-3x/day)

500mg No-Flush Niacin (Niacinamide)

100mg Riboflavin

Additional Information:

Episode#347: Thyroid Health: Why Your Doctor Might Be Looking at the Wrong Numbers With Dr. Todd Cameron

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