Iodine Plus

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

According to experts – Drs. Abraham, Brownstein, and Flechas – who have tested iodine levels in over 35,000 patients:

Approximately 90% of the US POPULATION IS IODINE DEFICIENT!
(urinary clearance of less than 90%)

AND over 72% of the US POPULATION IS SEVERELY IODINE DEFICIENT!
(urinary clearance of less than 40%)

Iodine Deficiency is such a Serious Problem and so Critical to Maintain or Restore Good Health.

WE HOPE YOU WILL TAKE JUST A MOMENT NOW TO LEARN MORE.

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DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?

 

• Weight Gain or Difficulty Losing Weight
• Weight Gain
• Difficulty Losing Weight
• Sluggishness, Fatigue or Exhaustion
• Brain fog, Confusion, and Lack of Mental Clarity
• Memory Loss
• Lower than normal (98.6 F) body temperature
• Intolerant to cold
• Hair Loss
• Dry Skin

• Cracked Heels
• Brittle nails
• Sparse eyebrow hair on the outer 1/3rd of the eyebrow
• Coarse, dry Hair
• Constipation
• Depression
• Frequent muscle aches or cramps
• Decreased Libido
• Infertility

• Candida
• Difficulty Managing Stress
• Poor Digestive Function
• Inadequate stomach acid production
• GERD
• Fibroids
• Fibrocystic Breast Lumps
• Breast cancer
• Abnormal or heavy menstruation

• Thyroid problems
• Heavy metal toxicity
• Low Immunity -easily catching colds or Flu Viruses
• Weight Gain or Difficulty Losing Weight
• Weight Gain
• Difficulty Losing Weight
• Sluggishness, Fatigue or Exhaustion
• Brain fog, Confusion, and Lack of Mental Clarity

• Memory Loss
• Lower than normal (98.6 F) body temperature
• Intolerant to cold
• Hair Loss
• Dry Skin
• Cracked Heels
• Brittle nails
• Sparse eyebrow hair on the outer 1/3rd of the eyebrow
• Coarse, dry Hair
• Constipation
• Depression
• Frequent muscle aches or cramps
• Decreased Libido
• Infertility
• Candida
• Difficulty Managing Stress
• Poor Digestive Function
• Inadequate stomach acid production
• GERD
• Fibroids
• Fibrocystic Breast Lumps
• Breast cancer
• Abnormal or heavy menstruation
• Thyroid problems
• Heavy metal toxicity
• Low Immunity -easily catching colds or Flu Viruses

 

WHAT DOES IODINE DO?

There are many ways Iodine deficiencies affect our health…LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT A FEW OF THEM.

SUPERCHARGES ENERGY PRODUCTION AND FIRES-UP METABOLISM

• Iodine is required to synthesize thyroid hormones. These hormones regulate metabolism, oxygenation and energy production. When we are iodine deficient we can feel sluggish and lack energy.
• Patients taking thyroid hormones may also need to take an iodine supplement because all the cells of the body uses iodine and thyroid hormone can increase the body’s need for iodine. Disorders that involve iodine deficiencies may worsen or become more prevalent such as the incidence of breast, prostate and thyroid cancers when taking thyroid hormone and being iodine deficient.

EASIER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

• Iodine helps prevent metabolic weight gain and helps maintain a healthier weight and energy level. Iodine can fire up the metabolism so it can be much easier to burn calories.  It does this primarily because of iodine is essential to produce thyroid hormones.  When we are iodine deficient thyroid hormones can’t be produced normally.

HORMONE BALANCE AND CANCER

• Iodine promotes hormone balance and production of all the body’s hormones – NOT JUST THYROID HORMONES. Balance is key for disease prevention, as well as an overall sense of well-being.
• Iodine helps regulate hormone production and balance estrogen production in the ovaries in females and adrenal tissues in men that can stimulate the development and progression of hormone-related cancers such as breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical and prostate cancers.
• Estrogen Dominance in BOTH Men and Women is Dramatically Increased in Iodine-Deficient, Hypothyroid States. Estrogen dominance also appears to be a significant risk factor in the development of hormone-related cancers.
• Incidence of Hormone-Related Cancers – Breast, ovarian, uterine prostate, cervical cancers, as well as stomach, lung, esophagus, thyroid and throat cancers are Markedly increased in Iodine-Deficient patients.
• Incidence of Goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland because of iodine deficiencies) and breast and prostate cancer have a direct relationship. Two studies done in Iceland and Japan – populations with high Iodine intake – have a much lower incidence of breast and prostate cancer and goiter compared to other populations.
• Iodine helps prevent Fibrocystic breast diseases and is used successfully to treat fibrocystic diseases such as uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

• Iodine supplementation can reduce the amount of circulating cholesterol naturally by helping to address one of the underlying causes of high-cholesterol – hormone imbalances and deficiencies (cholesterol is the precursor to sex steroidal hormones and adrenal hormones)
• Iodine sufficiency can help prevent or alleviate symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome starting with the Hallmark Hypothyroidism. Clinical studies show a direct correlation between iodine deficiency and the cascade of other diseases related to Metabolic Syndrome such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM

• Iodine destroys viruses, bacteria, pathogens, molds, fungi, parasites and malaria on contact.
• Iodine helps prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
• Iodine helps prevent and treats H. pylori – a bacterial infection of the stomach which has been connected with ulcers and gastric cancer.

MENTAL FOCUS, CLARITY AND MEMORY

• Pregnant women who had higher Iodine levels showed a decrease in SIDS, and a higher childhood survival rate.
• Iodine helps make us smarter. It promotes sharp-thinking, mental focus, cognitive functioning, and helps eliminate brain fog in adults.

NORMAL FETAL AND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

• Iodine makes children smarter. Iodine is essential for normal growth and development of children. Pregnant women who are Iodine deficient have children with greater risk of mental development issues. A study showed a 15 point reduction in children’s IQs when pregnant women are Iodine deficient.
• Iodine helps support proper fetal development and growth along with speech and hearing development.
• The percentage of pregnant women with iodine deficiency increased 690% between NHANES I (1974) and NHANES II (2000) Studies. A low maternal iodine level in fetal development has been associated with higher levels of cretinism, mental retardation, autism, ADD, SIDS, ALS and other Myelin disorders.

PREGNANCY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

• Adequate iodine levels can also be important in the treatment of infertility because it is essential for healthy hormone balance.
• Pregnant women who have adequate iodine are also less likely to experience high blood pressure during pregnancy.
• Iodine can help prevent and treat endometriosis, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts often related to hormonal imbalance and dysfunction.

FIBROMYALGIA AND MIGRAINE

• Iodine helps reduce fibromyalgia symptoms
• Iodine supplementation helps resolve migraine headaches and other types of chronic headaches for many patients

HEAVY METAL AND HALIDE DETOXIFICATION

• Adequate iodine levels reduce the amount of halide toxicity in the body from Fluoride (water), Chlorine (water) and bromine (bread preservatives and flame retardants in most carpets).
• Halides compete successfully for iodine’s binding sites on cells and hormones rendering them ineffective. For example, thyroid hormones may contain atoms of bromine rather than iodine as they should. This results in production of inactive thyroid hormones because they contain bromine rather than iodine. Some practitioners and patients are perplexed at “normal” thyroid hormone test results, with hypothyroid symptoms.  Halide competition with Iodine is often the cause.
• Iodine helps prevent lead from being stored in the body and other metals.

RADIOACTIVITY PROTECTION

• Iodine helps prevent effects of radiation exposure from the use of cordless phones and cell phones.
• Normal iodine levels can protect the thyroid and the rest of the body from radioactivity generated by nuclear accidents such as the radiation drift from the Fukushima disaster that crossed the Pacific and is detected on the US Mainland.

HEALTHY NAILS, HAIR AND TEETH

• Iodine is essential in formation of healthy skin, teeth and shiny hair.
• Iodine deficiency results in hair loss, which is also due to thyroid deficiencies.
• Iodine supports hair growth and follicle strength.

A BRIEF HISTORY

IODINE HAS BEEN USED BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS FOR 200 YEARS AND WAS ONCE CONSIDERED “THE UNIVERSAL MEDICINE.” It has only fallen by the wayside in the past 50 years. Iodine was shown to be able to treat goiter early 1900’s – a common problem away from the coasts where people typically have significant Iodine deficiencies.

In Michigan and Ohio, studies conducted in the early 1920’s on school children showed 40% had enlargement of thyroid gland or goiter. It was found that treatment with just a small amount of Iodine caused goiters to go away. And, by 1928, there was a 75% reduction in goiter in the area.

Adding iodine to table salt was a result of these studies.

But, Goiters are still around today. And, iodine is used throughout the body – not just the thyroid.

 

 

 

CAN IODIZED SALT REALLY PROVIDE ENOUGH IODINE?

The amount of Iodine in Iodized salt is not sufficient for total body needs.

There is 77 micrograms (ug) Iodine per gram of salt. Average intake is 5 grams per day of salt which would be 385 ug (micrograms) per day of Iodine. Urine tests actually show lower, primarily because Iodine in Iodized salt is only about 10% bioavailable. Medical school teaches Iodine in salt is adequate. Sea salt – which now many people use – contains very little Iodine. Current RDA is 150 – 220 ug/day which was developed in 1924 from findings of goiter prevention studies. This RDA is only the amount that helps prevent goiter. This amount is typically NOT SUFFICIENT from the entire body’s needs. This amount is inadequate to help prevent cancer. The body needs 100 times of the RDA alone to produce Iodolactone, which is required for normal cell APOPTOSIS.

The thyroid alone needs 5-7 milligrams (mg) a day of Iodine and is first in line for iodine from the diet (that was MILLIGRAMS – NOT MICROGRAMS). So 5-7 milligrams is equivalent to 5,000 to 7,000 micrograms– The current RDA is a fraction of this (150 – 220 micrograms) Just in terms of how much the THYROID GLAND NEEDS ALONE, the thyroid needs over 31 times the RDA amount of 220 ug – micrograms of Iodine per day! Breast tissue and reproductive tissues require a similar amount. Without adequate iodine, breast and other reproductive tissues can develop fibroids. Every tissue in the body requires iodine too.

Clearly the current RDA is likely not enough…

Many healthcare practitioners now use 12.5 mg daily as the current standard for adult supplementation. BUT, it is important to work with your practitioner to determine your needs. Iodine does have contraindications especially for patients who may have developed autoimmune thyroid disease. Iodine testing is an important tool to help determine an individual’s iodine level.

DID YOU KNOW?

Chlorinated Water, Bakery Products, Flame Retardants and other dietary and environmental issues reduce our body’s ability to Use Iodine?
CHLORINE, FLOURINE AND BROMINE COMPETE WITH IODINE IN THE BODY.

On the periodic table of elements, Iodine is in a group called the Halogens. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine are in the same halogen family. Iodine is lower on the table, which means that the elements above Iodine in this group are much more reactive, and actually compete with and displace Iodine. Fluorine, chlorine, and bromine are all three more reactive than Iodine. They are more electronegative than Iodine, so they will win on binding sites and even displace Iodine.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Fluorine, chlorine and bromine compete very strongly with Iodine. Chlorine is in our water and so is fluorine. Our BAKERY PRODUCTS and carpets are now very high in bromine. Chlorine, Bromine and Fluorine competes with Iodine-binding sites on thyroid hormone. When this occurs, the thyroid hormone does not function as it does when Iodine is in place. It creates a state of thyroid deficiency called Secondary Hypothyroidism. So even though you may have adequate thyroid hormone according to test results, because it is brominated – the Iodine-binding sites have bromine instead of Iodine – and the thyroid hormones do not work like they should in your body! Chlorine and fluoride in water also competes with Iodine and do the same thing. Hypothyroidism leads to many serious health issues–and obesity, too.

Fortunately, Iodine supplementation will increase urinary secretion of fluoride, chlorine, and bromide. These elements – fluoride, chlorine and bromide – are toxic to our bodies. Take care to drink pure water and eat non-brominated bread in order to greatly decrease your toxic exposure.

Iodine Plus Details

Every cell in your body depends on iodine. From healthy thyroid function and cellular energy production to metabolism and cognitive performance, iodine is one of the body’s most essential trace minerals. Yet millions of people simply aren’t getting enough through diet alone, especially as many of the reliable sources of iodine have become less common in the modern diet.

Iodine doesn’t work in isolation, which is why Iodine Plus was carefully formulated with more than iodine alone. Each capsule provides 12.5 mg of iodine from pharmaceutical-grade potassium iodide along with selenium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins B1, B2, and B3, important nutritional cofactors involved in normal thyroid hormone production and metabolism, cellular energy, and overall nutritional support.

The forms of these nutrients matter, too. Selenium is provided as L-selenomethionine, magnesium and zinc in carefully selected chelated forms, and vitamin B2 as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate, its active coenzyme form. Pharmaceutical-grade potassium iodide provides a precise, consistent source of iodine without the natural variability found in kelp. Together, these ingredients provide iodine alongside important nutritional partners the body relies on for healthy thyroid and metabolic function.

Why You’ll Love It

 

• Healthy Thyroid Function
  Provides pharmaceutical-grade potassium iodide together with important nutritional cofactors that support normal thyroid hormone production and metabolism.
• Cellular Energy
  Supports healthy metabolism and cellular energy production, helping the body efficiently convert nutrients into usable energy.
• Mental Clarity & Focus
  Supports healthy neurological function, cognitive performance, and mental clarity to help you stay focused and mentally sharp.

Suggested Use

Daily Routine: Adults take 1 capsule daily with breakfast or lunch, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Synergy Tip: Consider pairing with 1,000 mg of Vitamin C.

Advanced Support: Individuals with known iodine deficiency or unique nutritional needs should consult a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner regarding individualized serving recommendations.

Pregnancy & Nursing: Iodine requirements increase during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate daily serving for you and your baby.

Ingredients

Iodine (from Potassium Iodide): 12.5 mg
Selenium (from L-Selenomethionine): 100 mcg
Magnesium (from Magnesium Glycinate): 80 mg
Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate): 15 mg
Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1): 10 mg
Riboflavin-5-Phosphate (Vitamin B2): 25 mg
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): 100 mg

Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule (Hypromellose, Purple Carrot Concentrate), Rice Fiber.

A word about the capsule color.

Why are the new Iodine Plus capsules purple?

Iodine gets its name from the Greek word for violet, after the purple vapor the element produces. That made purple a fitting choice for the new Iodine Plus capsule. The color comes from purple carrot concentrate, rather than a synthetic dye.

The darker capsule also helps shield the formula from light. It’s paired with a new amber bottle for the same reason, and the bottle still has a child-resistant cap.

The interesting part is what happens when the capsule is filled. Riboflavin-5-Phosphate, the vitamin B2 added to the formula, is naturally yellow-orange. Its color shows through the purple shell, making the finished capsule look brownish-purple. You can still see more of the original purple where the two halves overlap.

That color combination happens to mirror iodine itself: violet as a vapor, and brown when elemental iodine is dissolved in solution. The brown appearance of the capsule comes from the yellow B2 showing through the purple shell, not from iodine changing color inside it.

Book: The Iodine Crisis

by Lynne Farrow

Thanks to environmental pollutants Iodine deficiency has become a worldwide epidemic. Everybody knows pollutants cause cancer. What they don’t know is that these pollutants cause a deficiency that can make us sick, fat and stupid. Iodized salt–supposedly a solution to iodine deficiency– is actually a nutritional scam which provides a false sense of security.

The Iodine Crisis by Lynne Farrow explains how we became so deficient, then shows the time-tested solution to reversing many conditions. Lynne Farrow reveals how she and thousands of other patient-activists changed their lives by researching and using iodine. Frequently Asked Questions cover everything you need to know about iodine. The proof of iodine’s benefit is demonstrated by the dramatic case studies shared in this book.