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High Dose vs Low Dose Iodine: Which Should you use?

February 29, 2020September 13, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

One of the best things about iodine is that it’s an over the counter supplement which is available to almost everyone. Iodine, as a therapy for thyroid disease, can be extremely effective and is within the reach of everyone reading this. It’s cheap, effective, and doesn’t require a prescription to get. That being said, there are some potential …

Is Using Iodine Safe for your Thyroid?

March 26, 2020September 24, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Have you heard that iodine can help improve your thyroid function? While it is true that your body requires iodine, it’s also probable that using high doses of iodine can potentially be dangerous. In this article, we are doing to discuss the dangers of using high doses of iodine, who should avoid using iodine, how to dose …