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The video delves into the controversial yet crucial subject of iodine supplementation. It begins by highlighting the skepticism surrounding iodine use in conventional medicine, largely due to the Wolf-Chaikoff effect, which suggested temporary thyroid saturation in mice but lacked human studies. Despite its affordability and efficacy, natural iodine like Lugol’s solution is often overshadowed by radioactive iodine. The conversation underscores that high doses of iodine are generally safe and can detoxify pollutants like fluoride and bromide. The video also covers the importance of selenium as a companion supplement, advising careful dosage especially for those on meat-based diets, which naturally provide many necessary cofactors. The speaker addresses misconceptions about initial thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level rises during iodine supplementation, while advocating for its benefits in thyroid, breast, and ovarian health. Anecdotal evidence illustrates the significant improvements in health issues such as depression and fibrocystic breast conditions through iodine supplementation. The video wraps up by criticizing the lack of promotion for natural remedies due to profit-driven motives and increasing censorship, which hinders their broader acceptance.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion revolves around iodine and the prevalent fear of iodine usage in conventional medicine. It highlights the skepticism and conflict of interest claims regarding iodine deficiency tests conducted by companies selling iodine supplements. The speaker explains how conventional medicine’s fear is rooted in the Wolf-Chaikoff effect, which involved studies on mice using radioactive iodine, leading to a temporary saturation of the thyroid. This study, however, did not conclusively prove hypothyroidism in those mice, and no human trials confirmed these findings. Despite this, medicine has adopted radioactive iodine over natural iodine, like Lugol’s solution, which is both effective and affordable. The segment criticizes the continued preference for radioactive iodine and suggests a misunderstanding or a deliberate overlooking of the benefits of natural iodine.
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In this part of the video, the discussion centers around the use of iodine and its safety. It is noted that even high doses of iodine (up to 1 gram) have not shown harmful effects, as excess iodine is generally eliminated via urine. It is mentioned that iodine can help detoxify other substances like fluoride and bromide, which are commonly found in water and air pollution. There is also a recommendation of using iodine for water purification in emergencies. Additionally, the conversation touches on companion supplements such as selenium, with the suggestion that selenium should be monitored due to its potential toxicity if taken in excess, emphasizing that not much is needed for proper thyroid conversion.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the supplementation of iodine and selenium, particularly within the context of a carnivore diet versus a plant-based diet. They note that previously, as a naturopath, they recommended 200 micrograms of selenium, but now advise 100 micrograms or less for those on a carnivore diet, as meat-based diets inherently contain key cofactors like zinc. The speaker also emphasizes the bio-individual nature of supplementing selenium, with some regions having sufficient selenium in water. Discussion follows about the initial rise in TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels when starting iodine supplementation, which is normal. This is particularly vital not just for thyroid health, but also for breast and ovarian health. The segment includes personal anecdotes and client experiences with iodine, covering issues such as initial overstimulation of the body due to deficiency or presence of halides like fluoride and bromide, and how protocols like salt loading can help.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the significant positive impact iodine supplementation has had on a young woman struggling with diet-related issues, including depression and bloating. Despite finding it difficult to eliminate gluten, incorporating more meats and taking iodine has resulted in notable improvements. The speaker also mentions the general benefits of iodine, such as reducing fibrocystic breast conditions in patients, and laments the misunderstanding and fear surrounding its use. The speaker criticizes the lack of profit-driven incentives in promoting natural remedies like iodine and the carnivore diet, noting how this affects their wider acceptance and visibility, especially with increased censorship on various platforms.