The research is clear that iodine deficiency can lead to cysts and nodules of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency is often thought of as synonymous with thyroid malfunction, particularly with the development of goiter. Every patient could benefit from a thorough evaluation of iodine levels. In fact, I have come to the conclusion that iodine deficiency sets up the immune system to malfunction which can lead to the development of many of the above disorders. Most patients who are deficient in iodine will respond positively to iodine supplementation. These include fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, immune deficiency syndrome, autoimmune disorders, as well as cancer (including breast, prostate, thyroid, and ovarian). Many illnesses have been helped by iodine/iodide. When physiologic doses of iodine/iodide were added to their regimen, many of these patients showed dramatic improvement in their condition. After testing over 4,000 patients, over 95% of those tested showed deficiency on laboratory testing for inorganic iodine. Although I expected lowered body iodine levels, I was not ready for the magnitude of the results. This presentation will review the consequences of iodine deficiency.įour years ago, I began testing my patients with the Iodine Loading Test (FFP Labs, 877–999–5556). Iodine deficiency is occurring at near epidemic rates. With the advent of iodized salt, iodine deficiency was thought to be a thing of the past. When I started using the correct form and amount of iodine, I started to see clinical results. Some patients did improve, but many did not notice any appreciable improvement. Although I suspected iodine deficiency in many of his patients, my initial uses of potassium iodide gave suboptimal results. Michigan, my home state, resides in the “Goiter Belt” of the United States, where the soil is deficient in iodine. I began my interest in iodine over 12 years ago.
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