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Our bodies are in desperate need of Iodine. All of the cells in
our body need iodine for proper functioning. All glands (thyroid, adrenal, etc.)
especially need iodine for the production of hormones. Dr. Brownstein believes
that iodine deficiency is a major cause of breast cancer and other diseases of
the reproductive organs such as ovarian, uterus and prostate cysts and cancers.
As I write this, we have just had a massive earthquake and
tsunami in Japan which has damaged some Nuclear Plants. If these plants do
release radiation, it can affect us here in the US. Dr. Brownstein recommends
From Dr. Brownstein's Blog:
It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels
BEFORE this fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?
The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form
radioactive iodine fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take
130mg of potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age
should take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take
the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age should
take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of age should be
given 16mg of potassium iodide.
When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want
to take iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body
within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using
ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from
6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, the goal is
to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.
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