NTC Iodine

Iodine is an essential element of the body. It is used by
the thyroid to create thyroid hormones, the breast -
concentrating in the milk for the nursing infant, the
prostate, adrenals, ovaries, salivary gland and more.
Every gland and mucosal lining uses iodine.

It is antibacterial, antimicrobial and induces apoptosis
(programmed death) in the cells.

Iodine is also important in the development of the fetus
and infant. In the womb lack of iodine to the fetus can
result in cretinism which results in stunted growth and
inadequate mental development. After birth Iodine is
critical to the infant as the IQ is developing up to age 2.
Children with low iodine levels have been shown to have
up to a 10 point lower IQ than those with iodine.

Studies by Eskin & Ghent showed that a lack of iodine
was a key contributing factor to breast cancer. With the
epidemic of iodine deficiency it is no wonder we are
seeing increases in breast cancer rates.

Lack of Iodine in the thyroid is one of the reasons for goiter (enlargement of the
gland). If left deficient the possibility of thyroid cancer increases as the peroxide
reaction increases burning the inside of the cells. This condition may also result in
an autoimmune thyroid condition such as Graves (hyper) and Hashimotos (hypo).
When adequate amounts of iodine are supplied to the thyroid, iodolipids are
created which control the oxidation process in the cell and stop the cell from over
producing and "burning" out.

Check out Iodine & the Thyroid for more detailed research information on this
topic.

Common forms of Iodine are:

Lugols Liquid (Iodine & Iodide)
Iodoral (Lugol's in tablet form)
Nascent Iodine
Detoxified Iodine
Kelp (be careful of toxins in this product)

For additional information about Iodine and to
network with other people who are using
Iodine therapy to treat various conditions click
on the link to the right and join my Iodine
Yahoo group. There are over 1,600 members. It
is a great resource!