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natural thyroid choices |
Bromide |
Bromides are a common endocrine disruptor. It is found in commercial bread products and some flours as potassium bromate. In the 1960's it replaced postassium iodate as a dough conditioner. I personally wrote one of the major bread producers and was told that it was replaced because it worked better. There seems to be no documented historical information regarding this change however. Because bromide is also a halide it competes for the same receptors that are used in the thyroid gland (among other places) to capture iodine. This will inhibit thyroid hormone production resulting in a low thyroid state. Where can I find bromide? 1. Methyl Bromide - a pesticide used mainly on strawberries and recently replaced with an equally toxic methyl iodide. 2. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) - added to citrus drinks to help *suspend* the flavoring in the liquid. It is what gives the liquid that murky color. Also found in some asthma inhalers and prescription drugs. As well as fabrics, mattresses, carpeting as a fire retardant. 3. Potassium Bromate - dough conditioner found in commercial bakery products and some flours. The European Union has banned the use of some PBDE (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers) compounds. It is hoped that the United States will follow but it is not in the "works" at this point. Breast Cancer Choices offers further detailed information on the issues with bromide - Bromide Dominance Theory Monday, July 21, 1930 - Bromide Intoxication |
