The Complete Guide to Thyroid, Hashimoto’s, Iodine, Fluoride, and Salt - Testing and How Much

[@NutritionwithJudy]

Thank you for being part of the premier; that was fun! I wish I could do it more often. Here's the free iodine guide: www.nutritionwithjudy.com/supplementing-iodine

[@kathleensanderson3082]

I'd been 'borderline' in need of thyroid medication for a couple of decades. About three or four years ago, my doctor finally convinced me to start on medication, which I took for about two years. Then I started carnivore, and I started taking iodine supplements; I haven't taken the thyroid medication for almost two years. At my last annual checkup in September 2024, my bloodwork, including thyroid, was all excellent -- my thyroid is doing well, even without taking the medication. I don't know if it's because of the iodine supplement, or the carnivore diet, or both, but it's good!

[@sylviaterblanche2720]

This is brilliant. My focus for 2025 is to reverse my Hashimotos and hypothyroidism. Talks like this bring hope and insight as my TSH went down to 0.06 taking some iodine and I was feeling better. Usually my TSH is high. I'm no longer afraid to take iodene.

[@CandyManmusic]

My wife was using lugols 2% just topically on skin for Cystic acne and she has adrenal insufficiency and had bromide poisoning that really messed her up! She had to salt load and speak to someone about adding in cofactors and companion nutrients ! She since having double vision , severe insomnia, headaches and other symptoms from bromide poisoning has not returned to using iodine but she does suffer from cold hands and feet , brain fog and insomnia still! 😭 I think she needs an iodine literate practitioner who can walk her through her specific issues and get her salt up from her adrenal insufficiency before starting the iodine protocol again !

[@AshleeMcMullen]

I have adrenal insufficiency and I've been using iodine topically and have the same symptoms, didn't relate them but how did she get bromide poisoning through taking iodine I don't understand

[@meatlib24]

Beautiful! Thank you for the information. ❤‍🔥

[@markuswaitzhofer4352]

Thanks Judy, you're the best.

[@NutritionwithJudy]

Thank you for joining the premiere! ❤

[@user-sk6mg3qk9e]

Judy! Thank you SO much. We love you! ❤️

[@NutritionwithJudy]

Thank you for trusting my content. I never take it for granted. ❤

[@nynthworld4152]

Hello Dr. Judy i discovered J. Crow's Lugol's Solution from Dr. Ken Berry. I bought the 5% solution took 10 drops in morning before breakfast than had my carnivore breakfast with my Redmonds salt. Then found out the Salt/Iodine flush from Dr. Elizabeth Bright so for 2 weeks im doing 3 drops J. Crow's solution in 1 ounce of water with half teaspoon of Redmonds salt then I'll go back to 10 drops. My TSH levels have been elevated for years and i have thyroid nodules. Of course my former and current primary care doctor never told told me i was completely deficient they just wanted me on thyroid drugs.​@@NutritionwithJudy

[@melvanini]

Thanks for this video. I had a nasty respiratory virus in January which left me with low TSH for months although my hyperthyroid symptoms only lasted about a week. TSH was almost back to normal by the end of February, but I was told by someone to stop taking iodine, and even though that didn't make sense to me, because I'd been listening to what Dr. Berry & Dr. Brownstein say about iodine, I stopped. Three months later my TSH was way down again and my T4/T3 were abnormal too, so I was referred to an endocrinologist. I still felt fine. I restarted the iodine and stopped listening to this person. Last week I saw the endocrinologist who said my numbers were back to normal and nothing further to do but get blood tests once a year. I truly believe if I'd kept up the iodine, my May numbers would have been back to normal. Still have lingering wheezing occasionally (I had to go on an inhaler for a few months to sort out breathing) but I'm hoping that'll clear up when I do BBBE after Christmas. Dropping dairy could certainly help that!

[@Chelsiiiiiiiiiiii]

I truly enjoyed this iodine video. The gel capsule is such an amazing idea! Thank you so much Judy!!🎉

[@shirleydilleshaw5289]

Hi Judy, thank you so much for all the information. Shirley from Texas.

[@Michelle-ho9fm]

What a great video, thank you Judy! ❤

[@jimboolittle8067]

Great material as always.

[@rebeccapenders5050]

Helpful information! Thanks, Judy. This will help my loved one.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Judy, Judy, Judy thank you so much. Very thorough. Dr Bright takes 5 drops of 2% every day. 👍 And yes, the first time I ever took Lugal's I took 3 drops and it felt like if I had one more drop I'd jump out of my skin. 😊

[@nedic7]

Thank you This is excellent information

[@CarnivoreCash]

This is so helpful. Tbank you!

Aww your kids are so adorable!

[@staceyloveswill]

Thank you, judy ❤

[@tomaskey6844]

Hello Judy! So far iodine is the only supplement I’ve started and i think it might be helping. I quit sugar Thanksgiving day but broke down and got a 90% Lindt chocolate bar and I’ve had a few Rebel ice creams. I’m still doing better overall though and hope to order the rest of my supplements soon.

[@NutritionwithJudy]

TOM!! That's okay, it's progress over perfection. It's better than Wendy's. :) Keep going, and you know where to find us.

[@KamieB-vc2ko]

I did this when I first started and just found healthier alternatives when I would break down. Figured out carnivore treat recipes over time which helped. You got this!

[@SpiritKnowledge7]

Great video!! Thank you. Cant wait to see how I feel after doing these remedies.

[@PatrickColes-f2d]

Request for help: Two months ago I started taking 2% Lugol's iodine, about one or two drops per day. Since then I've had symptoms of hypothyroid (cold hands and feet, dry skin, itchy skin, sensitivity to cold). I've never had any thyroid issues before in my life. So taking Iodine triggered thyroid issues that I never had before. I also had other side effects like insomnia, diarrhea, and body odor (which may be related to bromine detox). What should I do? Should I keep taking Iodine? Note: I have a very clean diet, I've been a strict ketovore (almost carnivore) for the past 9 months. If I keep taking Iodine, I'm worried I will make my hypothyroid symptoms worse.

[@jadoremusic620]

Have you done the skin test to see if you're deficient?

[@Tina-do8yx]

Thank you, Judy Well Done !!!

[@prashantreddy3425]

Pls suggest how many drops to take for hashimotos patients

[@trejea1754]

A few months ago I started out with 10-20 drops of 2%, as other KZbin doctors say it’s not toxic and don’t recommend titration. I take 10 daily now. I developed allergic red itchy patches on my face and I wonder if I am detoxing something with the iodine?

[@LorileeWI]

Excellent video Judy! You are a gift to the healing community. God bless your family, and your practice, in Jesus' name.❤🎄🎁

[@stephanieedgerly3609]

A couple of years ago I started to take iodine and then I started to form nodules around my thyroid. I quit taking the iodine and the symptoms went away. So I am hesitant to take iodine even though I believe I need it. What do you suggest to work through this

[@Kaykay89white]

I’m really worried about this. Judy can you please address this?

[@lrfolkins6692]

Are you taking LUGOL’s 5% potassium iodide: 2drops of this one = less than 5% of the original LUGOL’s ⬇️ from a_a_on 2% Lugols Iodine Solution | __Fl Oz - __ML | Made with 2% Iodine and 4% Potassium Iodide | Glass Bottle | Lugol's Solution | Heiltropfen®

[@reypadr]

Can too much iodine cause toxicity to the liver? I have seen some studies on amiodarone induced hepatoxicity (amiodarone has significant levels of iodine) and they seem to say it’s the iodine. Can it be the other ingredients in amiodarone? Or can too much iodine be the cause of the toxicity to the liver?

[@lydiabydia2001]

So thankful for you Judy!! I'm at 50mg of iodine now. I've been taking it for about 6m now. I'm solely using iodoral now. Anybody not see results with that kind of iodine? I feel pretty good but I am also on a high dose copper protocol.

[@anjaplazoniccoulson1086]

Thank you!!!

[@sazanabdalrhman9147]

I take 12 drops of 5% daily, the first impact was my reflux was gone after 1 day, but my thyroid antibodies are still high. I am on carnivore for 8 months, how long does it take to lower the antibodies?

[@lorenacortez6483]

@NutritionwithJudy can you make a video as this one in detail for people who use iodine for breast disease and cancer? Thank you great video!!!

[@businesschealth]

Just started taking onr Lugol organic drop, I had diarrhea even with one drop, I am 68 years old and don't eat shell fish. Should i continue the one iodine drop as my body detoxes the fluoride and bromide ?.?

[@24carrotgold8]

Keytruda immunotherapy destroyed my thyroid function. I now take levothyroxine. My doctor thinks my pituitary was also disabled. No one can explain to me the mechanism of destruction and why Keytruda is prescribed. 🥴

[@LHMH148]

Great podcast as always! I take 4 drops in coffee ☕️- is that ok?

[@johnk6578]

Does the iodine skin tincture test tend towards false positives or false negatives? Great video! Thank you!

[@earthmamma85]

I’ve only been doing three drops 😅

[@tserevenad]

Judy, excellent job with this video. Have you experienced anyone supplementing with iodine as you’ve outlined and had their TSH go extremely high? I experienced this. But after watching your video I am willing to try iodine again. I will add for a period I was adding the drops sublingually, so perhaps that was my mistake.

[@UmerMalik.3dbuilt]

God Bless You!

[@Herbert_Knavs]

Thank you Judy. Can we use lugols to smear on skin for "deficiency test"? Cheers

[@Tammar_Tammy]

Excellent video! Thank you so much 💜 you mentioned not to use metal spoon, and better to use plastic one. I’m trying to stay away from plastics, so what about using wooden spoons or silicone spoons?

[@shotgun4316]

Thank you Judy for the great info. I take a full dropper of lugols everyday in my coffee, until i run out. I don't order more until i start craving shrimp etc. Any thoughts?

[@gwenneilon9728]

Hi Judy! Why does lugols iodine make my hair fall? I was taking it everyday 2% 2 or 3 drops. I also do ketovore for almost a year. I know it's definitely the iodine bc when I stop it.. about a week later my hair stops falling. I've tried this little experiment a few times to test it out in past year.. Have you ever heard of this? My tsh was 4.5 last checked a couple months ago. No one can really answer my question so I thought I'd ask you. 🙏

[@lrfolkins6692]

I take 2 drops of the 2.2 LUGOL’s on odd #’d days. If I take more I actually feel when it’s too much for my heart ..

[@lrfolkins6692]

your T4 should be converting to T3. You may need to work on your gut health & get a particular thyroid med to help with it at 1st.

[@Lizz7711]

Thanks very good summary- just have two questions: 1) should we keep sole water in the fridge? 2) addressing those on thyroid meds. I was on armour and had started carnivore in August this year. Began iodine drops and got up to 10 drops then had a hyperthyroid episode with anxiety, diarrhea, heart palps and high blood pressure. I figured it out and stopped the meds and then started iodine again at only 4 drops, now back up to 10. Will get labs soon but I really think I don’t need thyroid meds anymore .

[@MichaelWacher]

I know you said it’s the most common questions you get but you’re saying you’re confident that hashimotos patients can take iodine? I’ve read countless stories of people with Hashimoto claiming iodine made their situation so much worse. What do you believe happened in those situations??

[@jadoremusic620]

I haven't watched the whole video yet.. sorry.. but I want to ask about salt water filtration systems. I have a whole home system. Do I need to add Sole water to it?

[@trejea1754]

Your website says to use 1 cup of salt for solé. Why only 1/3 cup here?

[@kathyh3815]

I take levothyroxine 50 mcg in the morning. Should I wait some time before taking iodine in the morning or can they be taken at the same time?

[@popeyeseamaster87]

Before I even watch this no doubt there will be very little or nothing about Iodine with Graves. I hope I'm proven wrong.

[@OldCatsLady]

I have normal blood test. TSH TR T3. shoukd I take the drops anyway?

[@looking.on.the.brightside]

Is there a brand & link of iodine you recommend?

[@trejea1754]

J. Crow’s is the one she shows and mentions here, and it is also shown in her guide if you sign up. I bought it on Amazon, but to save $ I’ve since bought a large bottle of a German brand, also on Amazon.

[@annastapor4088]

So he takes iodine with water and saline water? On an empty stomach?

[@morayjames92]

I am a year an a half on a carnivore diet the last nine month on a lion diet. my basal temp is typically 1.5 - 2 C low. any suggestions to rise my temp> I take iodine every day six drops of lugols iodine. any suggestions to raise my body temp?

[@annastapor4088]

I live in Poland, they recommend not to combine iodine with salt. i.e. to wait at least 2 hours.

[@droolian01]

Great information. I take 3% Lugol's diluted down to 1.5% with water. Only taking about 6 drops in coffee per day. I will be using your drop calculator for sure. I'm definitely on the low side as I was scared off with toxicity worries. Thanks again for your work

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

Hmmmmm....I remember seeing the 2% Lugols is basically 1 drop = 1 mg. Is that incorrect? Your calculator seems to show 1 drop = .5 mg.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

This is what I see printed on a J. Crow's page......."Calculating Number of MG's of Iodine and Iodide per Drop of LUGOL'S 2%: Each VERTICAL "metric" drop (= 1/20 ml) is approximately 1.0 mg of iodine and 2.0 mg of potassium iodide. The Iodide portion of Potassium Iodide is about 75% so that is 1.5 mg. Therefore the total Iodine plus Iodide is 1.0 + 1.5 = 2.5 mg and 2 drops is about 5.0 mg's of iodine/iodide (2.0 mg iodine, 3.0 mg iodide)."

[@nedic7]

I stop taking it the synthetic T3

[@kamiecompton5176]

Has anyone used care credit to purchase lab tests from Hakala labs

[@GreenBayCarnivoreJill]

I haven't. But if you email them they will respond within a day. Great, reputable company!

[@JohnTheMutt]

Really helpful video Judy! I've been on a Ketogenic diet for almost a year. Lost 100lbs and show no more signs of diabetes on my blood tests. However I used to drink heavily and eat lots of sugary sweet foods in the past and my poor liver lol. It deserves an award for tolerating my abuse. Lately been trying the full carnivore diet and struggling with low energy and cold feet and hands at times. Been trying to make sure I eat enough fat and also taking J.Crows Lugol's iodine solution 2%. I'm at 5 drops in redmonds salty water in the morning. I think I'm going through a bit of detox at times as my nose gets runny at times. So I'm going to keep at it and slowly increase it over time. Thanks for all the content you put out on good health... it means so much to those of us who have trouble finding this anywhere! Literally you are a lifesaver! :D

[@chelseyfrancismccarthy4214]

??Eyeuse lugols 15% 4 drops in a little water daily? Is taking it this way ok ?@#

[@NutritionwithJudy]

Make sure to go by symptoms and use the dropulator calculator website. In (room temperature) water with a bit of salt is ideal!

[@Koolaukoa]

Wow, Koreans eat a ton of all sorts of seaweed & seafood. If they have thyroid issues, I guess eating more seaweed doesn’t work by itself.

[@Tmate4444]

It's probably mostly dried, and the iodine could evaporate

[@Ketolori]

I use tablets 50MG a day

[@cmckee021]

What about lots of nodules and some not looking good.

[@truthseeker9701]

🤗

[@janetw7828]

Wayyyyyyy too difficult to follow……….

[@Tmate4444]

Hmm why was my comment deleted

[@damienroberts934]

What does 'sufficiency' mean? 1000 fat people? This is ridiculous.

[@CandyManmusic]

My wife was using lugols 2% just topically on skin for Cystic acne and she has adrenal insufficiency and had bromide poisoning that really messed her up! She had to salt load and speak to someone about adding in cofactors and companion nutrients ! She since having double vision , severe insomnia, headaches and other symptoms from bromide poisoning has not returned to using iodine but she does suffer from cold hands and feet , brain fog and insomnia still! 😭 I think she needs an iodine literate practitioner who can walk her through her specific issues and get her salt up from her adrenal insufficiency before starting the iodine protocol again !