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IODINE AND DISEASE
There is increasing evidence that iodine deficiency is related to a variety of disease conditions.
Iodine deficiency is directly connected with numerous thyroid diseases, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, autoimmune issues, and cancer. There is a great deal of controversy over what effects iodine has on these conditions. The amount of iodine appears to be critical, with either too little or too much iodine having undesirable effects. At this point, there is strong disagreement about how much iodine is optimal.
Iodine deficiency is strongly implicated in cancer including thyroid cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer. Researchers have been investigating molecular iodine (I2), apoptosis, NIS gene insertion, DNA methylation, and various other mechanisms that may be involved in various stages of cancer development and treatment.
Cann has hypothesized that iodine deficiency can have deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system, and correspondingly, that a higher iodine intake may benefit cardiovascular function. Thyroid hormones (T4, T3, and probably also T2, and T1) are important to the heart.
Multiple Sclerosis belongs to a family of diseases that seem to be linked to iodine and selenium deficiency. Thyroid hormones are connected with re-myelination.
Diabetes is an autoimmune disease, with links to the thyroid autoimmune diseases. Flechas discusses conditions under which iodine is likely to be useful in the treatment of diabetes.
It is possible that iodine is effective in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus and AIDS-associated opportunistic infections.
Lupus. An article from 1913 discusses nascent iodine for lupus.
Iodine has been advocated for the treatment of Lyme Disease.
Sjogren's Syndrome is closely related to the thyroid autoimmune diseases and may have other links to iodine.
The research on iodine and disease is in its early stages with much speculation. There is still a great deal of controversy about which forms of iodine are best in which disease conditions and how much iodine is too much. Still, a great deal has been learned.
Obviously, this is a research and educational website. We are not giving medical advice. This web site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please find a qualified health practitioner for personal consultation on any disease condition.
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