#349: All About Iodine, Your Thyroid’s Best Friend, But That’s Not All

<p>Iodine has become a bit of a controversial supplement of late, even in the natural medicine world. On this episode, Jared interviews Charles Hakala, RPh, a compounding pharmacist, about this incredible nutrient. You’ll learn about iodine deficiency and how to optimize this nutrient that is critical for every cell in the body - in particular, the thyroid. This episode pairs beautifully with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/347-thyroid-health-why-your-doctor-might-be-looking/id1499760048?i=1000622754775">episode #347</a> on Thyroid Health with Dr. Todd Cameron. Jared suggests that you listen to both of these episodes to get a clearer picture of how to optimize thyroid health. You’ll also learn the protocol used by some of the most renowned functional medicine doctors who specialize in thyroid health.This is a fascinating episode that sheds light on this somewhat contentious topic.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Products:</strong></p><p><a href="https://vitalitynutrition.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=lugotab*">LugoTab Iodine Tablets</a></p><p><a href="https://vitalitynutrition.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=selenium*+200*">Selenium</a></p><p><a href="https://vitalitynutrition.com/collections/vitamin-c">Vitamin C</a></p><p><a href="https://vitalitynutrition.com/products/vital-5-magnesium-glycinate?_pos=1&amp;_sid=2da4185f1&amp;_ss=r">Magnesium</a></p><p><a href="https://vitalitynutrition.com/products/niacinamide-500mg?_pos=1&amp;_sid=5d03812b0&amp;_ss=r">Niacinamide</a></p><p><a href="https://vitalitynutrition.com/products/vitamin-b-2-riboflavin-100mg-100-capsules?_pos=23&amp;_sid=74904f5b4&amp;_ss=r">Riboflavin</a></p><p><strong>Iodine Test Kits Available at Vitality Nutrition 801-292-6662</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Protocol:</strong></p><p>12.5mg-50mg Lugol’s Iodine (drops or tablets - work up to 50mg)</p><p>200mcg Selenium</p><p>400-600mg Magnesium</p><p>1000-3000mg Vitamin C (split 2-3x/day)</p><p>500mg No-Flush Niacin (Niacinamide)</p><p>100mg Riboflavi