Iodine Deficiency & Hypothyroid
Iodine is not only necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, it is also responsible for the production of all the other hormones in the body. 

Adequate iodine levels are essential for proper immune system function.  Iodine contains potent anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and anti-cancer properties.  Iodine is also effective for treating fibrocystic breast and ovarian cysts, fatigue, hemorrhoids, headache and migraines, excessive mucous production as well as the many conditions related to thyroid disorders.

If iodine is found to be deficient, many times reversing the iodine deficiency can result in improving or even curing these hypothyroid related conditions.  Thyroid medications can actually exacerbate an iodine deficiency and with proper iodine treatment the medication can often be reduced or eliminated altogetheThis is a 2 part test. The SPOT test is the first urine void of the morning. From this first void, the level of iodine is measured in the urine, to establish a baseline.

Testing
The Iodine Loading test is a measurement of whole body sufficiency for iodine. 50mg of Iodine/Iodide supplement (IodoralÆ) is provided with the kit and is ingested (after the spot test) and a 24 hour collection is started at the next void. From the 50mg ingested for the loading test, the LOADING EXCRETION results will show how many milligrams of Iodide are excreted, and what percentage of the 50mg ingested, is excreted.

Kit includes all collection materials and the means to ship the specimen to the lab free of charge. Full collection instructions are included. Results are provided within 10-15 days from the time the test was received at the lab.

Not Certain What To Do Next?
If you are uncertain as to which products or programs to use or which tests to take; or, if you would like additional help:

• Contact us with a brief question.
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