How much nori, dulse, or arame approximate the recommended daily allowance for iodine? Dairy milk supplies between a quarter and a half of the daily iodine requirement in the United States, though milk itself has little native iodine. The milk iodine content is mainly determined by factors like the application of iodine-containing teat disinfectants. The…

Your thyroid influences how much energy your body burns over a given period of time—also known as your metabolic rate. In turn, this affects your weight loss or gain, how you handle hot and cold, your energy levels, and many other things. A dysregulated thyroid can exhaust you, thin your hair, and make you constipated….

When the Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) tested 27 types of ready-to-eat laver (dried seaweed) on the market, the results showed that all samples had high iodine content. Excessive iodine consumption may affect thyroid function. The tests also found that 70 percent of the laver samples were “high in sodium,” and nearly 40 percent were “high…

Fear about potential nuclear fallout has resulted in Europeans stocking up on iodine. As reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP), March 8, 2022:1 “European countries have seen stocks of iodine fly off the shelves due to fears it may be needed to counter the risks of thyroid cancer if Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes a nuclear…

Iodine, an often ignored and tragically unappreciated micronutrient, is more important to your health than you might realize. In fact, it may be the key to improving your overall immunity and combatting the astonishing increase in autoimmune disorders, many of which set the stage for thyroid disorders and cancer to develop. We’ve known for decades…