🧂 Iodine, Hashimoto’s & My Experiment
Iodine is an essential mineral = the body can’t make it, so we must get it from food. It’s crucial for: - 🦋 Thyroid hormones (T3 & T4) - 🧠 Brain and nervous system development - ⚡ Metabolism and energy - 👩🍼 Reproductive health (ovaries, breasts, pregnancy) 📌 General guidelines: - Daily requirement: ~0.15 mg (150 mcg) for adults - Upper safe limit: ~1.1 mg (1100 mcg) Too little or too much iodine can cause thyroid issues, especially in Hashimoto’s. 🔹 Other scientifically supported benefits of iodine: - Has antimicrobial effects (kills certain bacteria when applied topically) - Supports thyroid-related metabolism and hormone balance, which can indirectly improve energy, focus, and overall immune resilience - Can help reduce buildup of halogens like fluoride and bromide in the body by competing with them for absorption 🔹 My personal experience After implementing core strategies for about 2 years, I recently experimented with 1–3 mg of Lugol’s drops and noticed: - Brain fog cleared - Energy levels improved I’m not recommending this, just sharing what I observed! 🌍 Why people might not get enough iodine: - Soil in many inland regions is naturally low in iodine - People who don’t eat iodized salt, seaweed, fish, dairy or eggs may not get enough - In contrast, Japan has naturally high iodine intake from seaweed, often 1–3 mg per day, sometimes more… ⚠️ Important notes: - Most health organizations advise against going above 1.1 mg/day for adults - This is not something to try at the beginning of your healing journey. It’s safer to first do a reset (at least 6 weeks), implement core strategies and maybe see improvement in labs. Only then, if you feel stable, you might carefully experiment at your own risk 👉 Iodine can be supportive for some and triggering for others with Hashimoto’s. It’s best approached with caution, awareness and ideally lab testing. ✨This is the exact solution I used: