Description

Why do I need Iodine balancing?
Iodine insufficiency is far more common than you would have guessed. Because it is essential to the vitality of every cell, when deficient, it affects overall health. It is estimated that one third of the world’s population may be suffering from Iodine deficiency and as many as 95% of patients seeking medical advice for other conditions have been found to be insufficient.

Iodine is a critical element for proper and vital thyroid and cardiovascular function. Additionally for women, it will affect overall breast health, prevention of breast cancer and regulation of estrogens. In men, this same mechanism will allow for preventative prostate care.

Don’t I get enough Iodine in salt?
No. The amount of Iodine in iodized salt is only 1/89 of what is required to maintain optimal health. The Japanese consume 92 times more Iodine in their daily diets than the RDA recommends  in the USA. In Japan, this has been associated with their substantially lower cancer rates, decreased incidence of heart disease and overall greater longevity.

What different conditions are associated with Iodine deficiency?

How do I determine if I have Iodine deficiency?
We offer the 24 hour urine iodine test . You can collect the specimen in the privacy of your own home and then send it directly to the lab.

Step 1: Take the enclosed Iodine tablets and begin the 24-hr urine collection. This load (challenge) test evaluates the whole body’s tissue stores of Iodine to see if you are sufficient or not, by determining how much of the Iodine tables you excreted and how much you held onto (should spill >90%).

Step 2: Follow the instructions for recording the volumes and filling appropriate sample bottles.

Step 3: Follow the shipping instructions for returning your specimen to the lab.

How is Iodine Deficiency Treated?
Iodine deficiency is easily treated by supplementing with iodine supplements.