Lugol's Iodine Dosage  I had read on here from Dr. Brownstein to start at 6mg & “gradually increase” to 50mg.

What is “gradually increase”?

That can range from a week ...

Lugols Iodine Dosage   I was interested in ordering your Lugol's Solution, but I'm a little confused about the dosage.

Another web page that I read suggested an intake of ...

Iodine Side Effects  Hi, I have Hashimotos and my Iodine levels are very low.

I tried Lugols 1 drop a day and it just makes me feel really terrible. I do feel an increase ...

Iodine Patch Test - Cherry Angioma  On the Iodine Patch Test page you mention you're iodine deficient if the color COMPLETELY disappears... does that mean the skin would look as if nothing ...

Adya Clarity Issue  I am so glad my sweet sister shared your link with me! I am enjoying exploring all your information as I seek natural cures for my physical problems.

So,...

Cherry Angiomas - Detox with Ayda Clarity   Hello - I'm so glad to have found your site. I have had cherry angiomas for quite a while and would like to try the Ayda Clarity solution you wrote about....

Iodine for Hair Loss  I am going to try the white iodine for hair loss. I will let you know how this turns out.

Love the site!

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Please let me know how the ...

Hypothyroidism - Decline  Hi There,

Just writing to say I was very glad to find you're web site. I have learned a great deal thanks.

I started to get ill approxinately two ...

Fibromyalgia and Thyroid  Hi all, I have suffered from a facial fibromyalgia and atypical trigeminal neuralgia for many years.

I've just been tested for positive for very low ...

Iodine Allergy   I did a Biology Course about 5 years ago. Can't remember what the experiment was I was doing but I used Iodine and instantly I got a massive headache. The ...

Iodine Patch Test Accuracy  Hello,

I just read the Tincture of Iodine article here, and the following statements made me wonder how accurate a patch test is:

"Skin is the most ...

Peripheral Neuralgia - Iodine  I suffer from a condition diagnosed as 'peripheral neuralgia.' This condition presents as if my socks are continually bunched beneath my toes... not painful,...

Iodine Dosage  Hello! I'm glad to have found this website!

I've started a treatment with 5% Lugol's lately, but since I'm not under the supervision of any doctor, questions ...

Liquid Zeolite Detox  Hi Jill,

First off, thank you for creating this site to help me obtain vital information regarding hypothyroid in ON E place.

You can't believe ...

Iodine Products, dosage, and related issues  Hello,

I tried the iodine patch test and according to that, I am severely difficient. I have had many of these symptoms over the past few decades.

In ...

Weight Gain Taking Iodine - Help!  Do you know the mechanism that would be causing me fast weight and fat gain in the abdomen when taking a liquid iodine supplement?

7 years ago as my ...

Lugol's 2% Dosage?  I just purchased a few bottles of Lugol's 2% and I was wondering how many vertical drops do I have to use to equal 12.5 mg/day?

Also: is fatique a ...

Radiation Poisoning Treated by Iodine?  Is iodine good to take against radiation in the daily atmosphere?

RESPONSE

Dr. Brownstein, renowned expert in treatment of iodine deficiency addressed ...

Nuclear Radiation and Iodine  Hello from British Columbia.

I live in a remote community and have some iodine tincture I'd like to use as I cannot get access to potassium iodide ...

Armour Thyroid Medication and Iodine  It is my understanding that when you take Armour, you are getting all the iodine your body can use, because it is supplied in the Armour. If that is so,...

Severe Shellfish Allergy & Surgery  I have a severe shellfish allergy in that I cannot breathe the fumes of shellfish when it is cooked. I get anaphylactic shock, and, obviously, carry epipens ...

Mercury Poisoning  If one has mercury poisoning from amalgam fillings, how much iodine would you recommend that one supplement with?

I was informed that at least 50 ...

Iodine - Weight Gain  My sister has been taking iodine and vitamin C and has lost weight. She told me I should take the iodine and vitamin C also to help me lose weight (I ...

Lugols Iodine vs. Raw Iodine  What is Raw iodine? Is it toxic? Is it different from Lugol's Iodine? How?

RESPONSE

Good question Kim.

Raw iodine occurs naturally in only ...

Iodine Allergy  I started an iodine drop and i think i am allergy to it.

My throat swelled up and i could hardly swallow. Took benedyal and it seemed to help. I was ...

White Iodine Content  Please tell me the strength of your decolorized iodine: i.e., how much iodine and/or potassium iodide (mg) per drop -- or per ml, whichever unit you choose....

Thyroidectomy   Can I have a iodine deficiency after a thyroidectomy? How should I treat it?

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That's a good question.

I did some research and found ...

Insomnia and Iodine  I've been diagnosed as being hypothyroidism and put a dose of Euthrox(0.1mcg).After about 3 months of taking this daily,i now have severe insomnia.My mind ...

Iodine Dosage  I am hypothyroid and was on armour thyroid. Do I need iodine too?

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I need to answer your question with a question?

Is the Armour keeping ...

Iodine with Supplements  We are about to embark on Lugol's 5% solution (2 drops per day). Are these drops compatabile with other natural supplements or are there some supplements ...

Clean Drinking Water  I want clean drinking water. How do I do it right?

RESPONSE

Good question. There are so many units out there and everyone is touting their drinking ...

My Low Thyroid  I was diagnosed 5 years ago with a low thyroid. I had anxiety and was losing my hair. My temperature is low. Usually below 97.6.

5 Years later I ...

Iodine Patch Test  I have been taking 4 Iodoral tablets a day for the past three months and when I do the iodine patch test it is lasting for 8-9 hours.

Is that a normal ...

Iodine Side Effects - Sensitivity  I have been taking Lugol's Iodine 5% for 12 days and have been feeling better. I am not as cold, joint pain has subsided and I haven't slept better in ...

Thin nails - hair loss  Hi,

I`ve had very thin nails and hair loss, cold feet & body heat, but no high temperture.

Could this be iodine deficiency ??? I`ve had this problem ...

Iodine Poisoning  What are some hazards of Iodine...???

RESPONSE

If you are referring to an iodine overdose, this page will provide you with more information: Iodine ...

Contrast iodine used in CT  I am an RN and recently experienced a patient's anaphylactic response to the IV iodine (throat swelling) and had to send her to the hospital after giving ...

Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease)  My girl friend was diagnosed with Graves Disease approximately two months ago.

I'm uncertain based on conflicting information if Lugol's Iodine should ...

Iodine Allergy?  I have always eaten shell fish my entire life but a couple of years ago, I had a reaction to Tiger Shrimp. I got big red bumps all over my body and my ...

Iodine Overdose Potential  I was wondering if you could ever get too much iodine by taking the maintance amount of 2 drops per day.

Also, on the iodine test, does all the color ...

Prozac - 12 Years - Help!  I was on prozac for 12 yrs and found out it was madee with fluoride and quit.

I have been medication free for 6 months now but gained 35 pounds and ...

Iodine Allergy combined with Iodine deficiency  I am severely allergic to iodine. This was discovered when I went into Anaphylactic shock after being injected with Iodine Contrast Dye.

I also show ...

Iodine Allergy  Hi

I'm sure this is probably covered somewhere on this site, but I just stumbled in here and would like to ask a question.

I'm 41. When I was ...

Possible Hypothyroid - Medications  My heart is in a-fib. I take coumadin, digoxin, and atenlol.

Can I take iodine with these medications without any problems.

RESPONSE

I researched ...

Thyroid - Diabetes Connection  Can tincture of iodine help diabetes?

I have heard that tincture of iodine can regulate blood sugar and I have five people including my aunt who were ...

Lugols vs. Tincture of Iodine for Patch Test  May I use Lugol's Iodine instead of Tincture of Iodine to do the Iodine Patch Test?

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The chemical make up of Lugols and Tincture of Iodine ...

Hair loss - low iodine  I am interested in you treatment for hair loss.

I finally found the decolorized iodine, but was concerned about the alchohol and the ammonium that is ...

White Iodine - Bell's Palsy  When I was 12 I had Bell's Palsy.

The school Dr. in my native Puerto Rico prescribed white iodine. I don't remember the dosage or what kind of iodine,...

Radioactive Iodine Treatment  Hi, I will be going for radioactive iodine treatment next week.

Can I use almond milk in my coffee? I lost the pamphlet that hospital gave me to follow ...

Keloid Scars  I am suffering from keloid scars on my chest and shoulder for the last ten years.

Two years back, the doctor said I have a thyroid problem and I am ...

Iodine Deficiency Test  Hello, from all that I have read I feel like I may be Iodine Deficient.

But, because I am a Black American and the tincture is clear how can I know ...

Hypothyroid Treatment with Iodine  I have very bad side effects when I take any form of thyroid med.

I would like to know if anyone has been cured with hypothyroidism with iodine only....

Armour Thyroid and Liquid Zeolite - My Journey to Wellness.  How many of you have a story like mine?

Many, many people I would think. Tired, achey, put on weight easily,chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia,insomnia,...

Hypothyroid Disease - How long do I have to wait.?  I have been recently diagnosed with hypothyroid.

How long do I take iodine before I have an increase in energy? My biggest complaint is that I feel ...

Keloid Scar Removal Internally  I have keloid skin and unfortunately have had 5 knee surgeries over the last 2 years. There is still inflammation in my knee. The range of motion has ...

Iodine Disinfectant for Psoriasis  Many psoriasis patients due to itching will choose to use iodine as skin disinfectant.

Can I use iodine on psoriasis skin lesions for skin disinfection?...

Iodine Supplements  Hello, Would the iodine taken 2 drops in 8oz of water, help with my underactive thyroid?


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Maureen, 2 drops of iodine will certainly help....

Iodine Allergy - Not Sure  As a child I was subject to a brain scan after a car accident. I was injected with iodine so the images would show up better for the doctors to see. I ...

What color is tincture of iodine?  What color is tincture of iodine? Is it something that can be used to make homemade suntan oil?

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I'm look at a bottle of it right now ...

Detox Skin Rash???  Thank you so much for your wonderful information.

I just recently began iodine supplementation about a week ago with Lugo's 2% one drop daily in apple ...

Bromine and Bromates... what is the difference?  wondering if there is a relation to the bromine used for sanitizing water in pools and hot tubs and the bromates talked about on this website. Which is ...

Lugol's and Isodol Comparison  I did the patch test with tincture of iodine and the stain disappeared after 10-12 hours. Which supplement is better to use...Lugol's or Isodol?

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Lugols - Need Help!   Since the radioactive fallout from Fukushima started I increased my intake of Lugol's 2% solution.

I have been taking 8-10 drops in my fresh squeezed ...

Iodine Allergy?  I can eat shellfish with no problem. Use iodized salt with no problem. I once took a Pamprin and felt like my ears were closing up an throat getting slightly ...

Swollen Throat?  I'm a 55 year old female, still have a monthly cycle (VERY HEAVY), I'm hypothyroid, very high blood pressure (198/98), high cholesterol, high blood glucose,...

Adrenal fatigue ?  Although I now realise I had symptoms of hypothyroidism in my 20s it wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 40s when I was really ill I am now on T4 125mcg ...

Iodine Production in the Body  If I take too much Iodine will my body stop producing it on it's own?

RESPONSE

The body does not produce iodine and must depend upon outside ...

Male Infertility Treatment with Iodine?  Hi, I am a 43 year old male who has just been diagnosed with sertoli-cell-only infertility.

Would using Lugols or any other form of Iodine help me?

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Nuclear Radiation, Iodine and Children Dosage  How should we dose iodine skin supplements for small children? 8 months, 3 year old, 7 year old?

RESPONSE

According to Dr. Brownstein, noted iodine ...

Iodine and MultiVitamin  Hello, I wanted to ask if the iodine in my daily multivitamin/ multimineral is not a very good source of iodine compared to Lugol's iodine. The bottle ...

Elevated Thyroid Antibodies  Hi, I have extremely elevated thyroid antibodies (both thyroid peroxidase and thyroid antiglobulin). Originally I was diagnosed with goiter 30 years ago ...

Lugols Iodine and Keloid Scars  Will Lugols Iodine work on a growing keloid scar?

ANSWER

Lugol is 5% iodine and tincture of iodine may vary from 2% - 7%. I don’t see why it would ...

Iodine Patch Test  To do the iodine skin test can i use Povidone iodine 10%? instead of buying the 2% tincture?

ANSWER

Povidone iodine is really a 10% SOLUTION ...

Psoriasis Treatment with Iodine   After trying just about everything on the market for psoriasis you told me to try iodine.

I applied the iodine to one of my patches about 4 times ...

Fingernail Fungus Treatment with Iodine  I have psoriasis along with nail fungus. I have been applying iodine to my nails every night and I see a HUGE improvement in just 5 days.

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Iodine Dosage and Specific Brands  Before I came across your website I purchased a bottle of Now brand Kelp, 150mcg.( Laminaria digitata & Ascophyllum nodosum) Directions say to take one ...

What causes my extreme low body temperature?  I suffer from getting cold and staying cold.

Once I get a chill, I get cold to the bone and stay that way for quite some time.

Is there anything ...

Deficiency of Iodine  It is quite amazing how much a deficiency of iodine can affect our whole body.

This information certainly can help people on their goal to good health....

Iodine Intake - Prevention and/ or Maintence  I have always known about Iodine but just found your site.

I think I want to start taking the iodine. Gee,I think that's an important thing to be ...

Lack of Energy  I seem to have "run out of steam". Could iodine give me more energy?

ANSWER

Iodine can certainly give you more energy.

This works in an "around ...

What are all the Natural Sources of Iodine  Hi Again Jill,

I have another question about the Natural Sources of Iodine. What are the best natural ingredients that provide iodine? Can any of ...

What are the Benefits of Iodine for Treating Skin Conditions  Hi Jill,

I am curious about the benefits of iodine for treating skin conditions. I read the page on how well iodine can treat psoriasis.

Are there ...

Cold Hands Remedy?  Well, it may not have been iodine, but I used to suffer from cold hands. It didn't matter if it was wintertime or not, but my fingers would go white....

Too little Iodine in My Body  I was in a low energy mode for a long time with symptoms such as constant cold feet, which I've had all my life, and high blood pressure. I did not know ...