Iodine is one of the most powerful and most overlooked micronutrients in women’s health. It fuels thyroid hormone production, supports fertility, and plays a critical role in fetal brain development.
In this episode, we break down the key insights from Dr. David Brownstein’s book “Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It.”
Here’s what we’ll cover:
✨ Why iodine is essential for thyroid, reproductive, and metabolic health
⚠️ How halogens like fluoride, chlorine, and bromine displace iodine - and where they hide in your environment
🧪 What an iodine loading test is and why iodine is water-soluble
🥬 Food sources and diets that increase deficiency risk
🤰 Why pregnancy increases iodine needs
🥜 How selenium works with iodine to protect the thyroid
💊 Common medications that contain bromide and fluoride
Iodine may be a trace mineral, but its impact is anything but small.
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