Iodine is the building block to healthy and happy thyroid. Without sufficient iodine, we can't build the very hormones that our thyroid gland is supposed to make - T4 and T3.

So, if you have a deficiency of thyroid hormone, as is in the case of hypothyroidism - why are more doctors looking into iodine deficiency as a possible root cause behind hypothyroidism?

That is a question I'm answering on today's episode, along with the even more important questions of: if you're doctor isn't going to test you, how can YOU evaluate your own iodine levels. And secondly, if they are low, how can you safely build them up again.

There's a lot of controversy around iodine, both on whether or not we even need more iodine in our diets as well as if iodine supplement is even safe.

That's why, on today's episode, we're diving into:

• Symptoms of iodine deficiency
• Why iodine in salt is not enough
• Why iodine testing is so hard
• What tests I recommend to evaluate iodine levels
• 3 safety measures for an iodine protocol
• Access to my iodine protocol I've used with my own clients

If you're dealing with hypothyroidism, bloating, constipation, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms like estrogen dominance, PMS, or endometriosis - then this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction to Iodine and Thyroid Health

00:25 - Why Doctors Overlook Iodine Deficiency

00:35 - Evaluating Your Own Iodine Levels

00:47 - Controversies Surrounding Iodine

03:28 - Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency

05:02 - Recommended Reading on Iodine

06:27 - Challenges in Iodine Testing

09:22 - Safe Iodine Protocols

17:31 - The Role of the Liver in Thyroid Health

20:57 - Comprehensive Health Programs

31:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

EPISODES MENTIONED:

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• 90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation
• 118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS
• 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
• 52// 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Heavy Metal Detox

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Grab my Iodine Protocol - evaluate if you have iodine deficiency, and if so, get the exact protocol to reverse this
• The Iodine Crisis, by Lynne Farrow
• Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, by David Brownstein, MD

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