Low iodine diet has reversed my negative symptoms

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Apparently researchers are saying we are getting too much iodine.

So I went on a low iodine diet (which you only have to do for 2 weeks) and on the 10th day my sinuses were draining all sorts of crap. It’s like mucus with iodine is draining down my throat, it’s awful but I’m feeling better today on my 13th day.

Also blood came outta my sinuses, so I’m thinking too much iodine was damaging my sinuses.

My mood is very good and up now, even more than before

Iodine is in all foods, it can vary. Milk is the highest of iodine because they add iodine to milk so I only drink a small amount now.

Dairy, eggs etc contain great amounts of iodine, and seafood. So I moderate them.

Iodine is in every food just about , I never knew, and it all adds up

Try balancing iodine levels, it’s likely yours is very high

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Low iodine can cause a goiter

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It’s very hard to have low iodine in your diet unless you’re in a developing country.

I’m cutting down on iodine for 2 weeks then eating normal again but gonna keep an eye on my iodine levels. I’ve done 13 days low iodine, tomorrow will be the last.

My sinuses are draining, they’ve been clogged for 30 years. My sinuses are better today.

And yes, I knew low iodine can cause a guoiter. Thanks for the heads up

@2Waynez

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I am almost sure this is wrong. If you have any sources for this I would be happy to read them.

Here is some info about the dangers of getting too little iodine

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I take an iodine supplement in the form of kelp and I feel good on it.

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Tried this fad years ago. Ramped up my fatigue bigly.

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That doesn’t sound good… I’d avoid doing anything extreme. Sz is caused largely by stress. I avoid looking for one shot solutions. Theyre the medical equivalent to get rich quick schemes imo. Not trying to be rude just being frank. When I became sz I was told vitamins would fix it. There’s many thinks like this… “Oh x is the problem. If you just do x your sz will go away. The government just doesn’t want you to know about his hack.” Sorry but I fail to see what sz has to do with iodine. I’d say nothing, but blood coming out of your nose doesn’t sound good and I don’t want you or anyone to die so ..

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Your thyroid needs iodine to function pal.

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Doctor: YOU DID WHAT?

Me: [mumbles]

Doctor: [scribbles something]

Me: Uh, what was that?

Doctor: I just added (cognitively challeged) to your DX.

Me: WHAT?

Doctor: You heard me. Stop doing dumb crap.

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Iodine is mostly found in seafoods and dairy. Not present in all foods at all. People who didn’t live near the coast in my country a century ago sometimes developed gotier because of lack of seafood. It was before they understood the link with iodine.

So don’t quit iodine alltogether, it’s needed for survival.

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One of the problems I have with deprocessing my diet is that I get very little premade food with salt and I tend toward kosher and sea salt that is not iodized. I need to remind myself to get some iodized salt every so often so I don’t grow a huge goiter like my great grandmother did.

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Some years ago I bought iodine tablets at the pharmacy, really strong ones to be taken in the event of a nuclear disaster. If it’s a nuclear plant that goes up somewhere they might come in handy. If there is nuclear war I might as well have bought a gun with one bullet :smirking_face:

Iodine blocks the thyroid gland from absorbing radiation.

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Like what works works for you but do regular blood work and I mean regular.

I’m out and about with the lo/carb keto thing for sz. Like my life is so normatized and do the same thing and have done for years but adding keto/lo carb and sticking with it for 6 months plus did some crazily good things to my negatives…

I’m still on meds but came down to lowest doses and thriving. It’s been amazing and I’d imagine there’s gains there for most as I cheat like shite these days a couple of years in and enjoy myself but the principles are the same.

As too the iodine thing…Aren’t you in a place where crazy cures are all and sundry? Like most of the trace element things have been debunked but seriously I’ve had my head turned by my shrink recommending the keto thing. It worked for me.

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LOL

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What’s the neurotransmitter mechanism of action for keto? I know ketosis causes the body and brain to use ketones instead of carbs for glucose.

But does it affect the mesolimbic, mesocortical, gaba , cholinergic or some other pathway. I’ll ask chatgpt later but I would like to hear your response first esp cos it’s anecdotal.

Thanks pal. :+1:

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Does it matter? We found that ssri’s don’t really work the way they thought they did so really at our medical tech it’s all supposition and the brain and body is incredibly complex and we just don’t know.

All’s I know is that shrink recommended it and I was dubious as most but stuck with it. Great for weight loss early but after 6 months I started improvements with the little things. Less anxiety and in hindsight way better negatives.

It’s dumb but it works for me and it’s been a really eye opening process as I’ve been on same meds for 20 years. Same habits. Same exercise although I’m gaining with that too.

So. No idea but my shrink has two patients who stuck it out for 6 months and both of us are doing gangbusters.

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I guess that’s how I am with certain things too. I don’t always go crazy deep into the Science. Just the basics. If it works it works. For me weightlifting is neuroprotective.

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I was going by this…

While historically iodine deficiency has been a major concern, excess iodine intake is now a growing global issue, particularly with the rise in infertility rates. This is primarily due to over-iodization of salt and inadequate monitoring of iodine levels. Excess iodine can negatively impact reproductive health, potentially leading to decreased sperm quality in males and adverse pregnancy outcomes in females, including maternal thyroid dysfunction and congenital hypothyroidism.

Consequences of Iodine Excess:

  • Reproductive Health:

Excess iodine can negatively impact sperm count, motility, and morphology in males, and can lead to maternal thyroid dysfunction and congenital hypothyroidism in females during pregnancy, according to research.

  • Thyroid Dysfunction:

Excess iodine can disrupt thyroid function, potentially leading to hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), as noted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Cardiovascular Health:

Some studies suggest a link between excessive iodine intake and increased risk of carotid intima-media thickening, a marker for atherosclerosis, according to research.

  • Other Symptoms:

Iodine excess can also cause gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to delirium, confusion, lethargy, and even shock, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Vulnerable Groups:

Neonates, individuals with autoimmune thyroid disease, and those with kidney disease are particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of excess iodine.

Sources of Excess Iodine:

  • Salt Iodization:

Iodized salt is a common way to prevent iodine deficiency, but over-iodization can lead to excess intake.

  • Iodine-Rich Diet:

Consuming foods high in iodine, like seaweed and kelp, can contribute to excess intake, says an article on the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Iodinated Medications and Supplements:

Some medications (like amiodarone) and supplements contain iodine and can contribute to excess intake, according to an article on the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Iodinated Contrast Media:

Used in medical imaging procedures, iodinated contrast media can also contribute to excess iodine intake.

Recommendations:

  • Monitoring and Regulation:

More stringent monitoring and regulation of iodine levels in salt and other sources are needed to prevent excess intake, according to a report on the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Awareness and Education:

Raising public awareness about the risks of iodine excess is crucial, according to a study on Frontiers.

  • Further Research:

More research is needed to better understand the biological and clinical effects of iodine excess and to establish safer upper limits for iodine intake, as mentioned by the Oxford Academic

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That’s from Oxford academy. And I’m glad they uploaded information about it because it’s saved my sinuses

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Symptoms of high iodine in the body (iodine toxicity)

  • iodine taste in mouth
  • Shortness of breath
  • Trouble sleeping
  • low dopamine (iodine toxicity lowers dopamine dramatically, causing inward depression)
  • Drug abuse, like cocaine, amphetamine addiction like adhd medications and stimulants
  • Sitting down too much

I just found out that bread, commercial bread (not homemade baked bread) contains massive amounts of iodine because they use iodine dough containers to make the bread softer and to fortify it with iodine.

Homemade bread doesn’t contain any iodine. So I’m baking my own from now on.

Basically in commercial bread there’s 315mcg of iodine in 1 slice (and that’s just one slice of bread) THATS double the daily limit of iodine which is 150mcg.

So you need 150mcg of iodine daily. So if you make a sandwich with say 2 slices of commercial bread, that’s 630mcg of iodine! Wow. Plus, if you add, say, mackerel or fish THATS even more iodine in a sandwich, plus butter (dairy) THATS even more iodine in your sandwich.

They started adding iodine to commercial bread in the early 1980s

I can’t wait to bake my own bread now, I’m really looking forward to it.

I no longer eat commercial bread (bread from the shops)