Benefits and Risks of Iodine: How Much, When and Why - Dr. David Brownstein

[@NutritionwithJudy]

If you want more info on Iodine, check out our practice's free guide: www.nutritionwithjudy.com/supplementing-iodine

[@deannamontgomery2769]

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[@analuizasardinha2829]

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[@chucklawrence9461]

Thank you! I actually found your protocol previously. :) I've also listened and read Dr. Brownstein's book as well. I did try 10 drops and got a headache so backed down to 4 drops/25 mgs and so far is working well.

[@shellygreen759]

@@chucklawrence9461 how did you take the drops?

[@chucklawrence9461]

I initially started with 4 drops, but after a while it was too much as I was feeling tired. Following J Crow's recommendation and starting with 2 drops twice a week now.

[@richardwebster1300]

I'm a Vietnam Vet-used iodine tablets when I filled my canteen from a stream. Our drinking water was also treated back at base camp with iodine. Nasty tasting water. Slept on the ground for a year in the rain sometimes soaking wet--never sick a day, not even a cold and I was a heavy smoker then. I always thought it must have been the iodine.

[@zacinnc78]

Also grounding

[@Mystdryad10]

Wow. That is amazing!
Also Thank you for your service.

[@skinnydee1886]

Sir, thank you for your service and for sharing your story. May God bless you forever🙏

[@Tezzzaaa]

Or because you were young perhaps.

[@kimlolly567]

Thanks for your sacrifices and service to our country!❤

[@victoriavick3347]

I had polycystic ovary disease. I went to many doctors and was prescribed so many types of birth control pills, cancer medication, Metformin, and the list goes on. I almost had a hysterectomy because of how heavy the flow was. I had become severely anemic. It was crazy and I felt trapped. I can't remember what TH-cam video I was watching, but it was recommended to try iodine for breast tenderness. Some little voice in the back of my head sent me to dig deeper into that comment. I ended up reading the book iodine crisis. It took about seven months and now I'm in my forties and finally having a normal monthly cycle. It's completely crazy and there's a part of me that's very upset at today's medical system. All I needed was iodine!! I am in my mid forties and now can have children but that ship has sailed. I know my life would have been completely different if I had found iodine sooner!!!😢

[@wendycarter5718]

Only “ a part of you is very upset” ???? The medical ,pharma and food industries have DESTROYED the health of pretty much the whole of the worlds population !! This is an ongoing catastrophe !!

[@TravisTellsTruths]

❤

[@user-nu3be5kf9l]

I have heard of many people getting pregnant in their mid forties! If you still want a child maybe you can have one. Look into Proov. its an ovulation tracking kit that also tracks your other hormones like FSH, LH, and E3...many people sucessfully use it to get pregnant. 40s is not too late. as long as you have a cycle there is a chance.

[@FionaWestbury]

No! Your ship hasnt sailed! I did IVF at 50 and now have a beautiful 12-year old. Go for It!

[@user-nu3be5kf9l]

as long as you have a cycle you can concieve. Dont give up hope if you really want a child

[@Cookefan59]

As a fellow family physician who also stayed open during the pandemic, I feel the pain and lingering caution that Dr. Brownstien displayed. I watched as many holistic and nutritional healers had their platforms taken down, suffer from ridicule and some seemed to just disappear. Its one reason why I refrained from being on social media discussing the many modalities that we used to help people through the pandemic. It was a very bizarre time in medicine. Currently we are bringing this awareness into the 22 year old practice along with bio-identical hormone replacement at a very high level. Dr. Brownstiens work is very much discussed and greatly appreciated by our colleagues and his books are required reading.
I would also like to say that we are all very fortunate to have a healer like Judy Cho who uses her training and wisdom on this platform to help people heal. I appreciate her and will continue to always have an open mind when listening to this great source of information.
Thanks 🙏🏽 JC!

[@patriciatreu260]

My family and I did not take any vaccines, we caught the flu.
Learned how to expelled mucus from the lungs from breathing small breaths hold to large breaths hold then push your lungs.when expelling out.the musus comes out slowly...continue until all the musus is out.
No coughing took 1 hour.
Hot bath for 2 hours sweat the virus out .

[@rayfalciola6163]

What was done to doctors during & after covid and continues to be done defines the word unconscionable. It is something you can't un-see and can never forget. The experience informs every piece of information you ever consume from then till forever

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

There was a doctor Brushar.. maybe spelling his name incorrectly perhaps.. he was very vocal on youtube during early covid then disappeared. Wondered what happened to him he was great and down to earth about covid.. would like to see if he is onyoutube again??

[@tedcash2834]

@@sarahmurphy-nf4yl Dr Rashid Buttar may his soul RIP 🙏

[@colleenhager4507]

He was in excellent health and suddenly died of a heart attack shortly after speaking out. He even told someone he thought he had been poisoned!

[@ritaslayden1829]

I am a 73 yo female, hypothyroid since age 40. Ketovore since June last year and strictly carnivore for 183 days. I began 2 gtts 2% Lugols/ day, increasing 2 gtts every week. I am now taking 8 gtts/day. Despite in range thyroid functions, I have remained cold for years; touching people with my cold hands would shock them! I now have warm hands and feet and am overjoyed with this change! Middle Tennessee Rita ❤

[@nancywolf3786]

was diagnosed hypothyroid in my late 40s. always had hot hands and feet. often wonder if i am being misdiagnosed

[@ebony5766]

Whaf is "gtts"? Please.

[@cangel201]

@@ebony5766
Gtts please

[@carolecarolegems5043]

​@@ebony5766It means drops

[@ritaslayden1829]

Sorry! Gtts is medical jargon for drops! Middle Tennessee Rita ❤️

[@valeriepierce7257]

I’m 71 and have been using iodine for 25 years. Have been carnivore for 2 years and feel amazing. 😊

[@shaktishaker]

There are many thyroid coaches talking about how iodine above 1mg actually causes hashimotos. Dr Brownstein needs to debate these people

[@margaretstribling4306]

Amen

[@Sunnyfield323]

They obviously not aware of the halogens - bigger picture

[@StonedScribe]

I had lugols in my cupboard for a decade before I finally took it.
The bruises on my legs from kicking myself are healing.

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

😂😂❤

[@pestimom6572]

I'm 72 and have always had a problem with my weight. A friend started talking about iodine, and I listened to a couple of Dr Brownstein's interviews. I had a bottle of triple iodine complex capsules (in case of nuclear accident) and started taking 1/day (12.5 mg) about a week ago. On day 2, I noticed an increase in energy. I got so much yard work done in the last week and cleaned my house for a party and many other things - in a week! I look back and wonder where I got all this energy. Was it the iodine? Thanks for all the great info!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Interesting!

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

I got injected with iodine for a ct scan and was bouncing with energy the next 2 days despite flushing it out by drinking tons water to protect my kidneys as ct radiologist recommended... I am normally always exhausted bit not after the intravenous iodine for the ct...I got yard work done that I hadn't been able to do for a year. Must be the iodine.

[@pestimom6572]

@@sarahmurphy-nf4yl Funny. I just came in from doing the yard work - some heavy digging! I'm hearing it's good for MCAS too.

[@davidhiggins5366]

Ive just started taking iodine for feeling lethargic and having brain fog and the results are stunning. i immediately feel better

[@lindastraub7542]

How many drops are you taking ? Was your intake gradual ? And how long before you saw a difference? Thx!

[@davidhiggins5366]

@lindastraub7542 hi I m taking 1 capsule per day of pure iodine ( potassium iodine ). Most people seem to take lugol iodine tho. I might move to that. The tablet worked immediately for me ( 1 hour ) it was wild

[@lindastraub7542]

@@davidhiggins5366 I have lugols and started with 2 drops daily just last week. According to Dr. Brownstein 8 drops per day is optimal. What changes did you see ? I haven't noticed anything yet

[@theresamikelson2569]

My functional medicine Dr. put me on iodine. The label says powered by fulvic. I’ve been taking it for 3 days, exercising, and taking vitalogy. Vitalogy has everything in it so it’s taking the place of most of the supplements I’m currently taking. Less brain fog, more energy feeling better.👍🏼🌻

[@shellygreen759]

@@davidhiggins5366what brand did you take?

[@Ariellex182]

Interviews like this will make even the most trusting person question if these things are done on purpose. The iodine-bromide-fluoride thing is wild. It's too perfect to be an unhappy accident.

[@meg3298]

Yup, they know what they're doing to us. "Decrease the surplus population"

[@nancycordero-severance7661]

Yes, it's done on purpose.

[@koriglentzer7752]

Completely done on purpose. They have plan for their type
Of world. Evi L

[@w1975b]

@@koriglentzer7752 multiple methods/plans to achieve their end goals

[@melaniejo5296]

Yesss! Thank you!!!!

[@FocusedFighter777]

We are kept in the absolute dark about everything.

[@thelandsavior402]

we are nothing in this world yet all people think they had value. being lied since childhood for everything. This world had no place for common ppl

[@infiniteinfiniteinfi]

Even more than everything ...

[@thelandsavior402]

Even my comment are deleted

[@Ariellex182]

​@@thelandsavior402my comments get deleted all the time. It's usually when I say something inconveniently factual with eloquence.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Population reduction.

[@BFC442]

6 years ago I was given a 5% chance of living past 5 years at my cancer diagnosis and my treatment had to be ended early as I was too ill to complete it. When I got out of the hospital I did loads of research and Iodine was the standout thing and have been taking it ever since. I never asked what my odds of surviving were after not completing my treatment but they would be worse in theory I would imagine. Anyway still here and maybe I got lucky but I wouldn't bet against the Iodine helping me.

[@deborahclark58]

How much Iodine are you taking/did you take for the cancer? I am a breast cancer patient.

[@BFC442]

Hi. I took 2x300mcg twice a day and take half that now. The other thing I did and still do is Bitter Apricot kernels but I have to have it crushed in yoghurt because of my poor swallow after the radiation damage. I reckon at first I was having 8 kernels a day and probably half that now. I also do my own Broccolii sprouts for the Sulforaphane which supposed to be one of the best things you can eat. Good luck and happy to give you my contact if ever you want to chat about it. Craig xxxx

[@gigglesnz9]

Lugols iodine 5%
1 drop = 6.25mgs
2 drops = 12.5mgs
4 drops = 25mgs (roughly 0.16mls)
8 drops = 50mgs (roughly 0.38mls)
16 drops = 100mgs (roughly 0.9mls)
20 drops = 125mgs (roughly around 1ml)

[@Rainingcatsndog]

Are these drops or full droppers?

[@twinny12009]

@@RainingcatsndogThey will be drops from a dropper.

[@horse__power7891]

I remember when I was in first grade we were given "thyroid pills". Some kids hated the taste and wouldn't eat them, but I loved the taste and would eat mine plus 4 or 5 extra.
At this same time, flouride in toothpaste and water was introduced. Also, iodine was removed from baked goods and put into salt. Margarine & Crisco was all the rage; but, thankfully, my family favored butter and lard.

[@AlastrionaS]

I remember thyroid pills in grade school too. I kind of think it had to do with the threat of nuclear war. We did drills for that, too. Anyway, I’ve taken Synthroid since I was 25.
Nothing to do with iodine, but our grade school also had a “Swish” program in which the students rinsed with half a Dixie cup of fluoride once a week, then spit it out then put a napkin into the cup. I’ve had about five root canals and multiple fillings…but no agency ever followed up after HS, so great study.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Just don't eat artery clogging & fattening butter or lard or any animals, birds, fish or dairy products

[@jessicadickerson6242]

Now my dr. Says my protein is low, telling me to eat meat & fish, and I don't want to. So what do I do?

[@gloriaharbridge4986]

​@jgrysiak6566 Rubbish. At almost 75 my Doc was really happy with my Calcium Score. Happy with me no longer having arthritic pain. Happy I am no longer diabetic or hypertensive.

[@gloriaharbridge4986]

​@@jessicadickerson6242Check out Dr Ken Berry and many many other people who eat meat and not vegetables.

[@user-et4qo9yy3z]

I spilled my iodene!........Now I have a Brownstein!!!!

[@dougcaswell9961]

Ascorbic acid cleans up spills, and good one!

[@gigglesnz9]

He listens, he cares, he uses his skills and knowledge to really support what the patient is saying, he truly is the epitome of what a doctor reallh should be 😊

[@mountainpatriot7673]

I love this Doctor and his honest discussion about our failed health system. Good for him for seeking real solutions rather than pushing pills! We need millions more just like him. I hope dkctors watch this and break the cycle of Big Pharma influence. Help people! ❤😊

[@ruthannguenther8353]

I’ve been trying to decide if I should take iodine over the past months, but most of the videos out there are a few years old. I’m so glad I happened upon this video! It was exactly what I was looking for.

[@nancylouin2002]

I started adding iodine to my Epsom soaks. I also add sea salt and soak for 20 minutes or more. I leave the water in the tub to increase the humidity and allow the minerals to diffuse a little into the air. I don't know how much im getting but it sure feels good!

[@MiroBG359]

in 1980 Bulgaria mom had goiter. A doctor fixed her in 6 months with iodine and hormones. She's never had to retake the drugs again

[@jennodine]

Iodine is a nutrient, not a drug 🙂

[@NadiaDakroub]

Finally! Someone who tells us how many drops of j crows lugols iodine.
8 drops for 2%
4 drops for 5%
Thank you

[@nutsforthebeach]

@Mary Lyn
Here's your answer 👆👆
For some reason, I'm not able to reply to your message. I'm going through all the messages trying to find your comment.

[@jgrysiak6566]

I take Iodoral 12.5 tabs. It's 5%

[@hogster160]

I have been carnivore woe for 4 months BBBE. A few cheats early on, but clean last 2 months. I did some iodine drops early on and I started sleeping well (I got up to 7 hours of sleep, normal is 2-3 for the last 9 years), got up to 10 drops of 2% I slept so well. Life got busy and I stopped the iodine. I saw this video and started my drops again. By day 2 I only slept 4 hours, today is day 3 I feel better already! Attitude, energy overall feeling is so much better, I can't wait for tonight's sleep! Thank you!!

[@solutions4tenants141]

I’m have been following Dr Brownstein and Judys videos for a couple of years. The iodine and salt protocol has been a miracle in my carnivore journey.
It’s so wonderful to have Judy interview Dr Brownstein again.
Judy teaches and interviews so well that I keep learning her channel as a learning hub for healing from my lupus, kidney and liver issues, Hashimoto’s, cancer and arthritis plus colitis among all of the other “itis” diseases I had before I started this deactivation of the American food system in my biological system

[@jgrysiak6566]

Just don't eat artery clogging animals

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Thanks! I know him, but I’ve never seen Judy’s channel.

[@akbananachucker2441]

She didn't mention how to take iodine, when, with What, at what time and why. Has she done a video on this or do you know? Thanks

[@jgrysiak6566]

@akbananachucker2441 , Take it n an empty stomach, works better. I put 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar in Glass water, 25 min before meal. I take it before bed . Helps me sleep like a baby

[@snekiuk]

​@akbananachuoff course they promoti g his books and all i can see the sane pople through few channels working togethere its just not fair that some people dont see this .Go on few channels and yiu will see in comment section the sane people commenting and he never would say how much lodine cker2441

[@denniscerletti2244]

I picked up a old little book titled: Folk Medicine by D.C.Jarvis M.D. written in 1958. More than 3 Million Copies Sold on front cover. For some old time wisdom, it's a gold mine. Chapter 11 The Importance of Iodine is a must read. He talks of using Lugol's Solution. "There is a well known law of halogen displacement. This means that any one of the four can displace the element with the higher weight, but cannot displace an element with a lower atomic weight." Relative Atomic Weight is as follows, Fluorine 19., Chlorine 35.5, Bromine 80, Iodine 127, IE. Fluorine can displace all of the other 3 halides because it is the smallest size. Needless to say Iodine gets displaced by the other 3 halides because it is the biggest in size. Personally i would recommend taking your Iodine first thing upon waking up, probably your most fasted state and having your body with the longest daily window of detoxing the other halides. A recommended method is 12 oz water or more with a tsp of apple cider vinegar, stir in your Lugol's drop amount. I actually think it makes for an enjoyable drink. Another thing i read somewhere is that all wheat flour has bromate in it since about the 80's when they switched out iodine. The only flour that doesn't have it will state that the flour is unbromated on the ingredient list otherwise it is. Another thing, all animal products are low in Fluorine, the most dominate of all halides, i'd say because all animals are trying to detox themselves of it like we are. Plants absorb Fluorine from the soil and water and just continue to accumulate hence plant foods have the highest levels. Fluorine is more toxic then lead but not as toxic as cyanide. Google search. 97% of Europe does not fluoridate there water because Flourine has no biological benefit to do so. Also Chlorine in your water will stop absorbtion of Iodine. Another method of getting your iodine is putting it on your skin, i can't remember how fast it disappears as to how much you would need to reapply. Also iodine can remove skin tags, warts and other skin things.

[@user-gz9sy8rh6f]

The skin test doesn’t work apparently proven! It dissipates in the air.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Jarvis's iodine dose recommendations are obsolete compared to what Dr Brownstein recommends

[@emilelee3449]

❤

[@nancylouin2002]

Thank you for this informative comment!

[@nickboehm5234]

Thanks for that. It was helpful. I appreciate it.

[@Nonidinge]

I live in the UK. I was put on thyroxin after feeling poorly and out of sorts for years. I was also menopausal! And I was Struggling to recover from a heavy early dose of covid. I feel so much better. I also started on HRT patches to see how they affected me. I have been working on my immune system through diet. The thyroxin is low dose and when the Dr’s do a 3 month prescription re-check I asked to get my levels checked - the answer is ‘we don’t routinely do this’ I’ve tried each Dr and offered to pay. How can they continue to prescribe without checking my levels? I have finally got someone at the practice to get these done (pharmacist prescriber) and I’m waiting on the results. I want to come off thyroxin naturally but need a base to start from.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

May I ask if you went to Dr. Brownstein’s center? I have a card to become a new patient.
I have Lyme and reactivated viruses and autoimmune symptoms. I’m not getting better lately with my Lyme doctor, so I may go see them❣️

[@rachelinthelionsden]

Im so happy to see you two in an interview.❤ Amazing , encouraging content.

[@margaretoconnor874]

This is such an excellent podcast. As a retired nurse with Hashimotos I am sending it to a few also retired nurse friends. Love dr Bronstein and his sharing about his own father. I will be more earnest about taking my Lugol’s so I can share it with my endocrinologist next month. Think you are both right on about many things. Thank you!

[@nutsforthebeach]

I'm in Atlantic Canada. I purchase the Atlas brand of Lugol's from a local compounding pharmacy. It's made by Atlas Laboratories in Quebec. The medicinal ingredients indicates that each milliliter contains 50 mg of iodine and 100 mg of potassium iodide. The bottle doesn't indicate whether it's 2% or 5% so I called the company and they confirmed it was 5%. The bottle does not include a dropper however I've purchased a glass bottle and a dropper from a local health store. Hope that helps the Canadians.

[@papibuilder]

I second that. And I found Atlas Lab iodine is even more potent and economical than jcrows 5 %

[@WAkkaWakkaMothafucka]

Thanks buddy. Just called my local compounding pharmacy and they had it. I spend the past few days looking for some at natural food stores but it’s hard to trust the source.

[@victoryak86]

That was such a great and helpful session! I’m so glad to have found this channel. Judy is a very thoughtful, intelligent and caring person.

[@janetwebber7814]

Wonderful interview! Very informative. Thank you, Judy!

[@Snowsea-gs4wu]

Hi Judy, thanks for the video! I am a fan of Dr. Brownstein, so happy you have him again.

[@jasminenash9142]

I love discussions around iodine & hormone health! Thank you Judy for shining a light on this subject!

[@nancyfahey7518]

Thank you Dr. Brownstein for your time and for making a difference in our world.

[@DarinHibbs1]

what a refreshing approach to medicine

[@Lukas-ye4wz]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:25 *🩺 Iodine interview covers dosage, organs affected, testing, and supplementing considerations.*
01:51 *📈 Dr. Brownstein shares personal and client experiences with iodine supplementation.*
07:51 *💊 Historical context: Iodine was added to salt to combat goiter epidemic in the US.*
09:56 *🏥 Iodine deficiency linked to rising rates of glandular problems and cancer.*
12:55 *🩸 Fear of iodine causing autoimmune thyroid disease is unfounded, according to Dr. Brownstein's experience.*
16:33 *🧪 Bromide, a common environmental toxin, competes with iodine in the body, potentially leading to thyroid dysfunction.*
19:56 *⚠️ Iodine supplementation may displace toxic bromide and fluoride, restoring proper thyroid function.*
20:40 *🚰 Fluoride is considered more toxic than bromide and should be avoided in water and toothpaste.*
21:23 *🥼 Patients intolerant to iodine due to bromide competition can often tolerate it after increasing salt intake and trying iodine again.*
22:05 *💊 Iodine supplementation, when done properly, can benefit many patients without causing significant adverse effects.*
23:15 *🏥 Iodine supplementation has shown positive effects in patients with thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto's.*
24:09 *⚖️ While excess iodine intake is possible, it's rare, and individualized dosing based on patient characteristics and lab results is crucial.*
26:58 *💡 Dr. David Brownstein's shift towards integrative medicine was catalyzed by observing his father's health improvements through holistic approaches.*
34:11 *🩺 Dr. Brownstein emphasizes thorough hormonal and nutritional evaluations for patients, leading to personalized treatment plans.*
36:21 *📊 Proper iodine supplementation improved patient outcomes significantly when using a combination of iodine and iodide.*
40:31 *🦠 Iodine deficiency can lead to various glandular diseases, including fibrocystic breast disease, thyroid disease, and pancreatic disease.*
41:26 *💡 Genetics are not solely responsible for the cancer epidemic; environmental factors, like iodine deficiency, play a significant role.*
42:21 *📚 Iodine supplementation can cause temporary increases in TSH levels, which is a normal physiological response to iodine deficiency.*
44:12 *🔄 It's common for TSH levels to rise temporarily when supplementing with iodine, without causing hypothyroidism symptoms.*
46:16 *💧 Starting with low doses and gradually increasing iodine intake can help avoid sudden spikes in TSH levels and reassure patients.*
49:35 *💊 Integrating iodine supplementation with hormonal and nutritional balancing can optimize thyroid function.*
51:57 *🚰 Iodine supplementation, even at higher doses, is unlikely to cause excess iodine levels leading to hyperthyroidism.*
53:37 *🛑 Testing iodine levels through blood is not common due to unreliable reference ranges and the preference for urinary iodine testing.*
56:25 *🗝️ Iodine does not accumulate in the body like a reserve; it's utilized constantly, making daily supplementation necessary for maintaining sufficient levels.*
58:43 *🌊 Iodine can be used to purify water due to its effectiveness in killing bacteria, viruses, and parasites without harming beneficial flora.*
01:00:07 *🚫 Dr. Brownstein faced scrutiny for treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic despite guidelines advising otherwise.*
01:00:52 *💻 Despite not resurrecting his blog after being shut down, Dr. Brownstein finds more time for research and writing.*
01:01:21 *💬 Dr. Brownstein's holistic treatment approach, including iodine, has positively impacted people's health, especially with a focus on a nutrient-dense diet.*
01:02:16 *🏥 Dr. Brownstein's practice in West Bloomfield, Michigan, is open for new patients, with communication through their website or email preferred due to staffing challenges.*
01:03:38 *🤝 Dr. Brownstein's journey into holistic medicine stemmed from a desire for personalized patient care, a principle he continues to uphold with his daughters now joining his practice.*
01:05:44 *🌐 This interview provides insights into iodine's importance beyond thyroid health and encourages further exploration of its benefits, especially in addressing deficiencies.*
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[@allinaday9882]

WOW! Thank you . I appreciate this summary !❤

[@deniseragona2383]

Thank you Judy. Such an informative interview.

[@cheryldavis6011]

Wonderful interview with an iconic physician! ❤

[@Maria-oq6el]

Thank you for this interview! ❤

[@isabelladavis1363]

I do love Dr Brownstein and all of the hard work and research he has done having a special needs son I respect his expertise and compassion also have his book on iodine that really opened my eyes …thank you for this podcast and information … stay blessed one and all

[@G.G.8GG]

Thank you both so much for all this detail. The more we know the more it helps! Especially in areas where affordable functional medicine or integrative practitioners are not available.

[@alcantra87]

Hi Judy, I really liked how you gave an overview before the interview even started. That was really helpful and encouraged me to watch the whole thing.

[@user-jp1yo6hi6e]

I so appreciated this -- I so appreciate both of you, thank you so much Dr. Brownstein!

[@jmcmeat1039]

this was so helpful, thanks!

[@christineramseyer4721]

Great interview! I read Dr Brownstein’s book years ago and took iodine for a couple of years and it helped. Fast forward to my late sixties and I am happy for the reminder. Thank you for the refresher course.

[@dereckchildres9601]

Thanks, great interview and super informative.

[@Mareike-aka-Mary-1337]

This will be a good interview ❤

[@snake7197]

Great talk, thank you both.

[@sallymoffit3751]

Thanks for this interview

[@momofmanda]

What a great interview. Judy didn’t wax eloquent but asked great questions. She was obviously prepared. Dr. Brownstein gave to the point answers. His supporting conversation was interesting. Did not seem like an hour interview. Thanks so much!

[@w1975b]

Thank you Judy and Dr. Brownstein :)

[@slmunzo]

I’ve been taking iodine for years and years, thanks to Dr. Brownstein! I also have Hashimoto’s and I’ve never had a flare because of iodine. My antibodies are very low and my dose of thyroid medication has stayed the same for as long as I can remember. Thanks, Judy for this podcast!

[@sherrywright4557]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! ❤️

[@lisag556]

I started iodine in mid December after months of feeling as if something was stuck in my throat (sort of like feeling peanut butter stuck). I also suffered constipation, cold feet and hair loss. High blood pressure and more. The iodine completely got rid of that weird lump in the throat feeling, and no more cold feet. However, I did just take a full thyroid panel and everything was normal except the TSH elevated at 7.3. I believe Dr. Brownstein answered my exact question about this. He mentioned being idoine deficient and then taking it that sometimes you will see elevated TSH. I found this fascinating. I am curious to check it again in about 3 months eating clean carnivore and taking my iodine. THANK YOU!

[@chucklawrence9461]

Did your constipation get better with the iodine too?

[@lisag556]

Yes! But I also upped my fat and I think that helped a lot.
@@chucklawrence9461

[@Roky.Erickson]

Can you update when you take the next tsh test, please?

[@paulhailey2537]

​@@chucklawrence9461WHO BEAT YOU STUPID WITH A STICK ?

[@huntdooly9845]

Iodine + adding additional unrefined salt brought down my blood pressure. Brownstein talks about that on his salt interview.

[@regideluca]

I love how thoughtful and intelligent Judy’s questions are in her podcasts. Yes I’m detoxing for just a few drops of Lugol’s in this last week. That means it’s working but i need to temper it.

[@wendycarter5718]

Brilliant !! Thankyou both !!

[@karenbole7130]

Thanks Judy great one! I think I'm going to start bumping up again. I take 2 drops of 2% for approximately a year or more.

[@jennig8824]

Great interview. Thank you Judy ❤🇦🇺

[@gailivey2015]

Judy, I love how you ask questions from a patient point of view. I've been lax on taking iodine since starting my CIRS treatment, but just started taking it again this morning - and then this video popped up!

[@NutritionwithJudy]

thank you. 😊It's because we have a full time practice! My thoughts and questions are always in the shoes of our clients, patients, and community members!

[@ashleywilder11]

Always has to show off his Michigan shirt haha.. love it. I’m just south of Ann Arbor :)
Thanks for this great interview, guys!

[@gaylewatson4554]

Thanks for the info.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I need to see him! I have chronic illnesses, and Lyme is one of them. His center treated my son’s Lyme, so I know that they are on top of things!

[@connie_vu]

❤ this. Smart questions and informative answers. I was hooked listening entirely in 1 sitting. 👍

[@NutritionwithJudy]

thank you. Make sure to get our free handout if you need the details in writing! www.nutritionwithjudy.com/supplementing-iodine

[@user-ni9px8gp5m]

​@@NutritionwithJudyJudy, I'm scared lol. I just took my 1st dropperful of iodine. I'm allergic to nearly everything so I pray I'm okay. I'm 51 and have been extremely sick for 5 to 7 years now. Worked in Healthcare for years and i muss my work, my patients.

[@akbananachucker2441]

@@user-ni9px8gp5m are you ok? Did it help?

[@nealboswell8786]

Great segment. Thanks.

[@kathyskyhorse]

I listened to this entire interview and did not learn a thing! He totally went off on a tangent and avoided the question "Should we take selenium with iodine".

[@debisday1110]

He does explain in this interview, other interviews, and in his book too, that taking iodine is most effective as part of a full regimen of healthy diet and potentially other supplements depending on diet. I did start taking selenium with the iodine and I am feeling better. Most Americans likely have multiple nutrient deficiencies and all the nutrients work best together

[@yellowrose803]

​@@debisday1110what brand do you take please? Both of them. Thank you

[@zenamatthews9380]

He's really not good at staying on point and answering questions directly.

[@user-hp2tf4ws8e]

Thanks- great talk!

[@maggiesmith9987]

Thank you both! I’m a retired ED/alternative pro! Love this!!!

[@paulwong9819]

Thanks. Judy for your video.

[@jennifergriffin3690]

I remember they use to put iodine in bread and then they switched to bromine. Now I know why the cartel did that.

[@akbananachucker2441]

Why?

[@Trtak59]

​@@akbananachucker2441da nas razbole i na kraju pobiju poz iz Hrvatske lugolova otopina joda je spas za naše zdravlje poz

[@akbananachucker2441]

@@Trtak59 English, what makes you think I speak that language?

[@MrGeary08]

@@akbananachucker2441youtube translates comments?

[@amberblair8768]

@@akbananachucker2441it’s not hard to click the translate button

[@nickjohnson811]

I had been on thyroid medication for about 25 years when I saw your previous segments with Dr. Brownstein and another person about a year ago. I had my doctor do the blood test for iodine, and it was below the lab's normal range. I dropped my medication and ramped up to 50 mg of iodine, then after a month went in for TSH, T3, and T4 tests. Initially my TSH went super high as you described, but the T3 and T4 were in the normal range without medication. After 3 months the TSH came back down and the T3 and T4 stayed normal. I asked my GP why doctors didn't test for iodine or suggest iodine supplementation before putting people on medication. He smiled and said it was a good question. Now I'm down to a 12.5 mg tablet, but think I'll go back to 25 mg based on Dr. Brownstein's advice.

[@meg3298]

Wow amazing! I might try this. What iodine supplement did you use?

[@nickjohnson811]

@@meg3298 I started on 2% liquid lugol's solution ramping up from 1 to 5 drops, then switched to 12.5 mg capsules. I don't have the brand in front of me, but got them all from Amazon. Some people are more sensitive than others to the displacement effect of bromine, so how fast to ramp up would depend on how you feel. I noticed that it has an almost amphetamine like effect - I felt noticeably more lucid at higher doses. Once I stopped using the liquid, I started putting one drop a day in my dog's human keto food diet. She's a 14 year old golden retriever who's still doing well.

[@leslievoice1402]

Because there selling pharmaceuticals. not making you well

[@skinnydee1886]

Nick Johnson,
You're still taking tablet for your thyroid; I thought you got better!

[@nickjohnson811]

@@meg3298 I started with liquid Lugol's 2% solution, ramped up from one to five drops, then switched to a 12.5 mg tablet. They're all on Amazon.

[@mattb7406]

Life changing. I think this is lowering my need for thyroid med cause i am quickly feeling over medicated

[@paulaA5527]

Good to see you again Dr B! Still taking the iodoral you perscribed 20+ years ago! Go BLUE

[@PastorRonWood]

This is an amazing interview

[@SEA-U2]

This was Outstanding Thank You Both❤🙏

[@CathyJennings-kw8ds]

Thanks 👍 SO MUCH FOR SHARING your knowledge with us. So useful information Thanks so MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤

[@scrapper2675]

Great discussion! Thank you!

[@lauracaponegro6811]

Thank you so much! God bless you both!

[@diannafielder4082]

This information has been so good to learn about iodine, and especially Lugols solution. I have put 4 drops in my coffee every morning for a couple of years. thank you so much. ❤

[@timhansen3376]

Our best stuff. Eclipsed by Rockefeller medicine machine. 😢

[@christinashawgo6510]

I very recently watched the two videos you spoke of. I have started supplementing .

[@MsPokiepie]

I have gotten so much quality of life improvements from this information! Thank you Judy and thank you Dr Brownstein! I bought the book and it has benefitted me greatly! Making my doctors head spin. Hehe ❤ Thank you!

[@sherrysmith4881]

Absolutely Dr Brownstein has helped me. Thank you.

[@kathystorer8831]

I have been supplementing with 150 mcg of potassium iodide for 3 years. I'm not sure if that is enough but I do know that my Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism symptoms are pretty much under control, I think. I have also had a regrowth of my thinning hair. I would really like to connect with a doctor that would get me on the right track and keep me there. I really appreciate this video and am looking forward to purchasing the doctors book.

[@user-jp1yo6hi6e]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you, this answered a key question I had about hashimotos and thyroid antibodies and iodine. This is so invaluable to me, thank you!!

[@LorileeWI]

God bless you Judy-your videos are so informative! And thx Doctor for your info.

[@jdavid2003]

I have enjoyed all the iodine interviews you have had, but curious why you haven’t had Lynne Farrow back on the show as I found her book to be the most comprehensive & your last interview was very good!!

[@marbarastivers789]

I have been taking iodine since 2014. I had to start small with the drops but worked my way up to 50mg (Iodoral or Lugotab) over about 18 months due to some herx reactions at first (skin splits, etc). Read the literature. I also take the ATP cofactors (b2 and b3). We also filter the fluoride out of our water to avoid the competition with the iodine receptors. Feel great!
I am a 70yo female

[@interestedpart2650]

That’s wonderful to hear! I’ve just started taking 600Ug (MILLIGRAMS) daily. So you worked up to the point that you are now taking 50 MACROGRAMS. Is that correct?

[@stanfield5124]

@@interestedpart2650
ug are micrograms
mg are milligrams

[@elainebolling505]

​@@interestedpart2650ug is microgram

[@nancylouin2002]

​@@interestedpart2650ug are micrograms. Mg are milligrams. G is for grams. Hope that helps. We are talking about milligrams. Iodoral is 50 mg. That's the amount to protect the thyroid from radiation. The rda is in micrograms. 1,000ug =1 mg

[@nancylouin2002]

Also, at 70, you are my hero! Never stop learning, never give up!!!❤❤❤

[@rwavery_Toledo]

Dr. Brownstein: I think you would enjoy meeting my favorite chiropractor for a long lunch some weekend, Dr R.E. (Randy) Tent of Novi, Mich. Despite his lousy diet by my standards, he's an incredible physical specimen with loads of experience helping patients recover from conditions considered hopeless by their Beaumont physicians simply by loading them up his his nutritional supplements. His dad, like yours, suffered from overmedication. He has a wonderful sense of humor too. Some of his 2-hr video lectures may still be archived on youtube and Rumble before covid changed everything.

[@cindysheehan4093]

Thank you. This was excellent.

[@sarahwalters5341]

I had alot of breast cysts. A few months of taking lugol's and they all went away. I've been taking it for about 10 years.

[@huntdooly9845]

I have actually rubbed 5% Lugol's on my breasts to make the pain from the cysts go away, but now I am taking internally since 3 days ago. Between the iodine and extra salt intake, it has stabilized by blood pressure and blood sugar! Our bodies were designed to heal itself, given the nutrition that it needs!

[@PaulYoung-hh4bm]

Thank you for asking the question about elevated TSH. I started 12mg daily of Lugol’s about 2 weeks before annual bloodwork and my TSH came back at 6, which had me worried and ready to stop supplementing, which started me searching for an answer. Your q&a with Dr B has put my mind at ease (ish), but I will likely still have to defend my supplementation with my doc when I meet with her next week. At least now I can suggest testing for T3&T4 to confirm. Thank you!!

[@purplelady8mylunch]

DINIBEAR. You are amazing you coveted so much info with numbers wow. When you said that yoy are on a journey by yourself I get it. I am also by myself .For a month i watched everythiñg there is about thyroid supplements lugal etc. I want you to know that you moved me and i get it..Blessing you with love and don't give up.❤
😊😊

[@donnamelcher7978]

Thank you. Thank you, thank you for great info on iodine 🎉

[@ConchiBuena]

Tx for this talk. I was diagnosed with fibrocystic breast around 1990. Life went on and was started on thyroid medication 2013. I can see the progression. I just this year started taking iodine supplement. Not sure yet how it's helped but I don't feel worse. I am carnivore for 1.5 yrs. My health is slowly improving. I heard the iodine helps gut health and I have not been constipated for about a month. Not eating fiber either. Tx. This talk shows I am on the right track. I can't believe I was in bad health for so long and the medical system was only diagnosing and it was sink or swim from there. I could have started the iodine back in 1990. I am sure this is preventing a decline in my health. Sooo very grateful!

[@JH-nb4nn]

What iodine supplement? You need Lugols Iodine, not just any iodine.

[@dougcaswell9961]

Well done! I took iodine years ago but stopped thinking that eating sea vegetables was sufficient but just diagnosed with lymphoma. Going back on I asof today and thanks for the inspiration!

[@JH-nb4nn]

What do you eat?

[@jdavid2003]

What about the issues with dosing between 15&45mg? I’ve heard the 12.5 is safe for everyone but if you’re battling something like Hashimoto’s you want to be at a minimum of 45-50mg or higher. Having a dosage between 15-45mg can cause problems. I believe it was Elizabeth Wright who brought this up.

[@graceuimhurchu3895]

Michigan represent! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😁

[@connieclark6167]

Both my son's had flouride treatments at the dentists regularly. But their cavities kept coming. Then i stopped the treatments and like magic they stopped getting cavities! Years later i mentioned this to a guy who said that he experienced the same thing when he quit flouride. So, i believe it's unnecessary for preventing cavities.

[@carolinemarie44]

I make my own toothpaste with coconut oil, Redmond's Natural salt, and baking soda. No problems at all - and no dentist. I do eat only meat and eggs.

[@rochellet7303]

Ah-mazing information. Thank you so much! We recently started daily iodine. Let's go!

[@Tbn48ibp]

Go blue doc!! Michigan saved the life of my husband and daughter !!! Go blue !!!