The Primal Podcast Ep 87 - Carnivore Diet | 97% Are Iodine Deficient (How Much You Need)
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May 15, 2024 Dr. David Brownstein, a board-certified physician and holistic medicine advocate, discusses the critical but overlooked role of iodine in health. He reveals that over 97% of people are iodine deficient, leading to serious health issues like thyroid disorders and cancer. Brownstein explains how iodine aids in overall body function and its historical significance in preventing diseases. He shares insights on effective iodine testing, the importance of adequate salt intake, and how iodine can support autoimmune conditions and viral protocols.
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Iodine Is A Universal Gland Protector
- Iodine is essential for every cell and concentrated in glandular tissues like thyroid, breast, prostate, and pancreas.
- Chronic iodine deficiency promotes cysts, nodules, hyperplasia and can progress toward cancerous changes.
Falling Iodine Parallels Rising Gland Disease
- U.S. population iodine levels fell over 50% in 40 years while glandular disease and cancers rose.
- Brownstein links declining iodine and rising glandular pathologies as a major contributing factor.
Seeing Young Patients Reverse Growths
- Brownstein recounts young patients with breast and other gland cancers he rarely saw decades ago.
- He reports some glandular growths shrink or stop growing after iodine repletion in younger patients.
