Endocrinologist Explains Why Iodine Deficiency is at Crisis Levels

endocrinologist expressing concerns about iodine deficiency

Wait—iodine? Didn’t we fix that a century ago with iodized salt? Turns out… not for everyone. A Brown University pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Monica Serrano-Gonzalez, has been seeing more kids and teens with iodine deficiency—yes, in 2025—and her team is sounding the alarm in plain English: we’re drifting away from the few reliable iodine sources we […]

Iodine Deficiency: The Hidden Health Crisis

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For decades we took it for granted that iodine was supplied in our soils and our iodized salt; it wasn’t a mineral you focused on supplementing with.   Nowadays, the soils are significantly depleted of not only iodine but most minerals. To make matters worse, the demand and need for higher levels of iodine due to […]

Report Reveals Fluoride Linked to Low IQ in Kids

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The National Toxicology Program (NTP) finally published a controversial report on Wednesday that links fluoride exposure to neurotoxic effects in children. This report, which has faced years of pushback from public health officials who tried to block or weaken its conclusions, confirms with “moderate confidence” that higher fluoride levels in drinking water are consistently associated […]

Male Thyroid Problems, Symptoms & Solutions

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] While it is true that most who suffer from hypothyroidism or thyroid issues are women, thyroid health does affect men. Part of this issue is that men are less likely to get blood tests and be diagnosed with hypothyroidism, or […]

Should Children Take Iodine Supplements

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Many practitioners question whether it’s safe to give children iodine supplements.  Most practitioners don’t recommend more than 150 to 290 micrograms daily for anyone, let alone children.  However, not only do children and pregnant women need iodine, but their needs […]

Iodine Blood Test Accuracy Facts

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] We all know that iodine is needed for metabolism and thyroid health, but many Western and holistic practitioners are cautious when it comes to prescribing iodine to their patients. Typically they are unsure of the ramifications […]

What Is Iodine

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What is Iodine? Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. It belongs to the halogen group on the periodic table, along with fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and […]

Why This Tincture Is The Best Iodine Supplement

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Iodine supplementation is controversial, especially when you talk to medical practitioners and thyroid practitioners. This is partially due to the fact most iodine supplements are “toxic,” due to a few different […]

Health Benefits Of Iodine

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Why Is Iodine So Important for Health? Iodine is the wildcard in supporting the immune system. Iodine is found in every single one of our body’s hundred trillion cells. Without adequate iodine levels, […]

Iodine: The Universal Health Mineral

Iodine is found in every cell of the body and having adequate iodine levels is essential to health. Learn about the many important functions of Iodine…