Iodine and the Thyroid Elissa Hernandez HW499-01 Bachelors Capstone in Health and Wellness Instructor: Edward Eaves 07/29/2013
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Iodine and the Thyroid Elissa Hernandez HW499-01 Bachelors
Capstone in Health and Wellness Instructor: Edward Eaves
07/29/2013
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What is Iodine Why is Iodine Good for the Thyroid Where do we
get Iodine Symptoms of Deficiency & Disease The Silent Epidemic
Supplements Iodine Intake Recommendations Conclusion
Introduction
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Iodine is an element needed for thyroid hormone production and
is considered a mineral. This mineral is found in some foods and is
not naturally produced by the body. Most people are not getting
enough iodine and is now considered a rising epidemic. Iodine is an
essential component to the thyroid and is a critical determinant of
metabolic activity. What is Iodine?
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Iodine is essential for the thyroid function. The thyroids
function, is to make thyroid hormones that secrete into the blood
and carries through the tissues in the body. The thyroid hormone
keeps the body warm, use energy, and helps the organs, brain,
muscle, and heart to function properly. The thyroid is what also
helps regulate the metabolism. Iodine supports hormone balance and
fat metabolism. (American Thyroid Association) Why is Iodine Good
for the Thyroid
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In the United States Iodine is most common through iodized
table salt. However, this is a non-live source form of iodine. Sea
vegetables- Contain the highest levels and is a live- source form
of iodine. Diary: eggs, milk, cheese Seafood Meats Fortified foods:
breads, pastas Where Do We Get Iodine From?
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Deficiency symptoms are always related to thyroid function.
Goiter is when the thyroid becomes enlarged because of inadequate
iodine. Symptoms of goiter are choking, difficulty breathing and
swallowing. Hypothyroidism is also caused by lack of iodine.
Symptoms include: Muscle and joint pain, neck discomfort, hair
loss, skin changes, constipation, heavier and longer menstrual
periods, high cholesterols, anxiety, depression, inability to lose
weight, and fatigue. Symptoms of Deficiency
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Pregnancy related issues are also common symptoms of iodine
deficiency. The deficiency has been linked to miscarriages,
stillbirths, preterm delivery and congenital abnormalities. Infants
and children who are severely deficient in iodine have lower I.Qs
and mental retardation. There has been studies that have shown
cognitive improvement in children who supplemented iodine between
the ages of 9 and 11 years. (NIH) Symptoms of Deficiency
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Iodine deficiency have reached epidemic levels and over the
past 40 years, it has increased tremendously. In most normal
healthy adults 74% of them are no longer getting adequate iodine.
Scientific research is now showing that commercial table salts
contain inadequate amounts of iodine. Because people are becoming
more health conscience the intake of iodized table salt is even
less, adding to the iodine epidemic which contributes to cancer,
obesity, breast health and cardiovascular health. (Piccone, N.2011)
The Silent Epidemic
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Live-Source Iodine Sea vegetables contain the highest levels of
live-source iodine. Kelp, Wakame, and Arame are the highest in
their iodine content. The brown algae is capable of accumulating
30,000 times more iodine. (WHF) Xeno-X Quantum Dietary Supplement:
Contains 820 mcg of Iodine which is 547% of daily value Dulse Main
Coast Sea vegetables: Contains 780% of daily value in just 1/3 cup
serving. Live-Source Iodine dramatically out performs non-live
source iodine! (QNH) Supplements
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Non-Live Source Iodized Table Salt: Now known to be inadequate
47% DV Eggs: 1 egg 16% DV Milk: 1cup 37% DV Fortified Bread: 2
Slices 30% DV Canned Tuna: 3ounces 11% DV Raisin Brain Cereal: 1
cup 7% DV Supplements
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Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) Birth to 6 months 110 mcg 7
to 12 months 130 mcg 1 to 3 years 90 mcg 4 to 8 years 90 mcg 9 to
13years 120 mcg 14 and older 150 mcg pregnant and lactating up to
290 mcg In CAM modalities the recommended daily intake is far
greater and individualized per person. The daily intake can be as
much as thousands a day over a period of time. Iodine Intake
Recommendations
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Iodine is critical in health and the health of the thyroid. The
rising epidemic of iodine deficiency is now considered a major
contributing factor to health issues such as goiter and
hypothyroidism. Recent research has even suggested that iodine
deficiency is also linked to obesity, cognitive impairment,
multiple cancers, fibromyalgia, and psychiatric disorders. Breast
health is also now being considered to be a major link of iodine
deficiency. Making sure we get adequate intake and a live-source
iodine, will help prevent disease, obesity, and the rising
epidemic. Conclusion
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Office of Dietary Supplements National Institute of Health,
Dietary supplement Fact Sheet: Iodine
USA.Govhttp://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional
American Thyroid Association June 4, 2012 What is Iodine
Deficiency? http://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficiency/
http://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficiency/ Sea Vegetables The Worlds
Healthiest Foods 2001-2013 The George Mateljan Foundation
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=135
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=135
Xeno-X Quantum Supplement Quality natural health Quantum Nutrition
Labs
http://www.qnhshop.com/Xeno-X-Quantum-90Vcaps-Special.htmlhttp://www.qnhshop.com/Xeno-X-Quantum-90Vcaps-Special.html
Piccone, N. October 2011 The silent epidemic of Iodine Deficiency
Life Extension Magazine Report
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/oct2011_The-Silent-Epidemic-of-
Iodine-Deficiency_01.htm
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/oct2011_The-Silent-Epidemic-of-
Iodine-Deficiency_01.htm References