Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I poopin funny

Why am I poopin funny

When we find a nutrient that allows our cells to catch up on a backlog, our body wants to get rid of everything asap. So instead of taking time and energy to reabsorb toxic water, we export it. Over time as we continue to get more of whatever nutrient this is, the situation should ease…

What is clear iodine?

There are two main forms of iodine that can be referred to as clear iodine. Potassium iodide and ammonium iodide. Potassium iodide is also known as Super Saturated Potassium Iodide (SSKI) and is one of the two forms of iodine found in Lugols iodine. This form of iodine is much more commonly used than ammonium…

Can I start at 50mg?

Can I start at 50mg?

One of the most common questions when starting iodine is how much to start with. There is not much info around iodine in general, so topics like this are based almost entirely on opinion. There are two very common general concepts to starting iodine. Start with small or very small amounts, anywhere from 100mcg up…

How much potassium does iodine contain

One of the many confusing aspects of iodine is how it’s combined with other elements to make things like Potassium Iodide(KI) and Lugol’s Solution as two examples. Read more about different types of iodine at whyiodine.com/which-iodine Iodine is being combined in these different ways to help more of it become suspended in the solution, or…

Why does my iodine bottle say external use only?

Why does my iodine bottle say external use only?

It’s rather common for people to receive their iodine and run into this question. After reading and ordering, we get the bottle and it says something about only using it on our skin or it says “talisman only”. So what does this mean, can we consume this stuff or not? Unless our bottle of iodine…

How do I actually consume iodine?

The most common way people aim to absorb iodine is by adding drops of lugols liquid to at least about an ounce of water. We really don’t need much water to dilute most amounts of iodine, but we want to be able to help it down our throat. Some people mix it with a lot…

How do I calculate Lugols iodine drops

How do I calculate Lugols iodine drops

Back in 2016 when I was new to iodine, I created a simple web-based tool to convert Lugols drops to MG of iodine. I had so much brain fog at the time that it was hard to convert people’s mentions of different strengths and drops to mg of iodine content. So when people would say…

Which strength Lugols should I use?

Which strength Lugols should I use?

Strength % is simple if we understand what Lugols is. Learn more about Lugols in general at whyiodine.com/lugols The strength % situation Lugols comes in different strengths. This strength can be looked at the same way we see a strong or weak glass of alcohol. Its the same amount of liquid, but a lower strength…

Can iodine heal ABC?

Can iodine heal ABC?

This is a tough topic to put into perspective. There are so many contributing factors that may alter our perception of this situation. Focus on a problem, or solution? A really crappy boss asked me one time if I wanted to continue being a part of the problem, or start becoming a part of the…

Supporting kidneys for detox

Supporting kidneys for detox

Our kidneys are just another piece of our metabolism. If the processes in our kidneys cannot function well, the rest of our metabolism ends up with substances it cannot process otherwise. Our kidneys form some special cells to create tubes to mechanically “filter” certain substances. But the only way we can potentially support these tubes…

Can iodine cause weight gain?

Can iodine cause weight gain?

The simple answer is yes. If we take more iodine, or anything else that causes some level of detox of, our system cannot keep up and attempts to protect the rest of our cells from the toxins or metabolites that cannot get out in time. This is very similar to a drain that cannot handle…

Are the supporting nutrients required?

Are the supporting nutrients required?

As Dr. Brownstein has helped his patients with the iodine protocol, he found a set of nutrients that helped their body restore iodine levels properly. Although these extra nutrients can make starting iodine a little more confusing, they can be very important in several ways. The commonly recommended amounts of each of these can be…

Can iodine alter menstrual cycles

Can iodine alter menstrual cycles

Many women report changes in their menstrual cycle when starting iodine. Although there is not any direct science between iodine and menstrual cycles, cycles themselves are not really an exact science or completely understood. Their activity is heavily influenced by diet, gene status, stress and many other factors. Common changes include: Cycles starting days or…

Can I take iodine with…

Can I take iodine with…

An extremely common question when starting iodine is “can I take iodine with x” where x is one of various nutrients, foods, drinks or medications. An unfortunate aspect to iodine is it’s lack of studies. There is a lot of historical information related to its benefits to our health, which is what has allowed doctors…

Does iodine affect hair loss

Does iodine affect hair loss

Hair loss or thinning can happen seemingly out of nowhere, or when starting or stopping a nutrient, or from stress or trauma. It is not extremely common for iodine to cause hair loss, but it can happen depending how our metabolism is running. But if iodine does cause any loss, it can help point us…

What are symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive)

What are symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive)

Hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid is under-productive, and does not produce enough thyroid hormones, can include the following symptoms: Tiredness Cold intolerance Weight gain Hair loss Eye swelling Slow heart rate Shortness of breath Constipation Menstrual irregularity High blood pressure Carpal tunnel Usually when someone is experiencing an under-productive thyroid, they have a hard…

What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive)

What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive)

Hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid is over-productive, and produces too much thyroid hormones, can include the following symptoms: Mood swings Anxiety Irritability Weakness Sleeping issues Tremors Sweating Heat intolerance Irregular heartbeat Tiredness Weight loss Frequent bowel movements Eye irritation or bulging eyes Menstrual irregularity Enlarged breasts or erectile dysfunction in men Thinning of hair…

What time of day should I take iodine and other nutrients?

What time of day should I take iodine and other nutrients?

We’re all different. Different body weight, activity level, lifestyle, diet, levels of health etc etc. This makes iodine work completely different for us. Some of us are taking maintenance doses of iodine, some are slowly moving up in dose, and some are taking mega-doses. All of these variables cause it to be just about impossible…

What is the maximum safe amount of iodine

What is the maximum safe amount of iodine

There is not enough science to determine safe upper limits of iodine intake, but there are dozens of mentions of people taking several grams of iodine per day. There are also a handful of people in the Facebook iodine groups that claim to have used or continue to use over 1 gram of iodine per…