What to do if you suspect you have excess iodine.Thus, not surprisingly, while physiological doses of iodine can benefit thyroid function, research has shown that excessive doses of iodine can trigger (and worsen) Hashimoto’s in people who are genetically predisposed to Hashimoto’s and may have certain “vulnerabilities”, such as a selenium deficiency.įurthermore, temporary iodine restriction may actually improve and even normalize thyroid function, in some individuals.īecause I see the question over iodine come up so often, I’d like to address the topic in this article, where I’ll cover: While some thyroid advocates will propose that taking high doses of iodine is helpful for everyone with Hashimoto’s, unfortunately, I have not found that to be the case for most.Īs a pharmacist, I am often reminded that “the only difference between a medicine and a poison is the dose.” This is a wise old quote from Paracelsus, who is credited as the father of modern toxicology.
While I’ve discussed the dangers of high doses of iodine for Hashimoto’s in my books, I wanted to address the topic in an article and make sure that the conversation doesn’t turn into a debate about a single nutrient, as Hashimoto’s is a multi-factor and full body condition.
Iodine is a controversial topic with regard to thyroid health.
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