Jodium

Iedere cel in het lichaam bevat en gebruikt jodium. Jodium is essentieel voor het leven en heeft vele effecten op het lichaam: hormoonproductie zenuw- en spierfunctie, metabolisme, weefselgroei/reparatie en celademhaling.

Er zijn schattingen gemaakt dat ongeveer een derde van de wereldbevolking een jodiumtekort heeft en studies in de VS hebben gesuggereerd dat de getallen zelfs nog hoger zouden kunnen zijn met sommige schattingen zo hoog als 95%. Jodiumtekorten hoeven niet alleen te ontstaan door inadequate inname maar ook door de schadelijke toxines waar we iedere dag aan bootgesteld worden. Gegeven de verschillende functies van jodium in het lichaam is het gemakkelijk te zien hoe zelfs een klein tekort verstrekkende gevolgen kan veroorzaken. Een speciaal interessant terrein in de studie van jodium is het terrein van het in balans brengen van de hormonen. Jodium is een cruciaal element in de delicate balans van het endocriene systeem, en tekorten zijn betrokken bij aandoeningen zoals diabetes, PCOS, fibrocystische borsten, toegenomen risico op borstkanker en in het algemeen struma.

Meer dan 100 jaar geleden werd jodium het "universele medicijn" genoemd. Recent onderzoek zou wel eens kunnen bewijzen dat dit waar is. Er is veel veelbelovend onderzoek gedaan over het gebruik van jodium om fibrocystische borsten te behandelen, omdat jodium in de borstklieren concentreert en afgescheiden wordt. Voor normale borstopbouw is voldoende jodium nodig en in een situatie waar een tekort is zijn de borsten en de schildklier met elkaar in competitie voor het beschikbare jodium. Hyperplasie kan veroorzaakt worden in deze klieren. Oestrogeenproductie neemt toe bij jodiumtekort en dit veroorzaakt toegenomen gevoeligheid voor oestrogeen van het borstweefsel. Twintig jaar geleden rapporteerde The Lancet al dat een tekort aan jodium leidt tot een toegenomen risico op borst-, endometrium- en ovariumkanker. Het vaststellen van jodiumlevels en de disbalans van hormonen is de sleutel tot het verlagen van dat risico.

Een studie die uitgevoerd werd bij 12 diabetespatiënten liet dramatische verbeteringen zien van HA1C en bloedsuikerlevels door supplementatie van 50 mg jodium dagelijks, met 50% van de patiënten die helemaal met hun diabetesmedicijnen konden stoppen. Dezelfde studieauteur volgde vijf PCOS – patiënten die, met dezelfde jodiumdosering, regulering van hun maandstonden, verdwijnen van ovariumcysten en controle van hun diabetes ervoeren.

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Is er een Diabetes - Jodiumlink?

Is er een Diabetes - Jodiumlink?

Is er een diabetes - jodiumlink? Er is enig bewijs dat jodium een zeer gunstig effect heft op bloedsuikercontrole. Het volgende stukje spreekt hierover.

Het is uit een krantje dat geschreven is door een arts die Jorge Flechas heet. Ik geloof dat zijn praktijk in Noord Caroline is. Dr.Flechas stelt het gebruik van Iodoral, een jodiumsupplement om fibrocystische borsten te behandelen, ter sprake. Terwijl hij een vrouw met fibrocystische borsten behandelde ontdekte hij een diabetes - jodiumconnectie.

Dr. Flechas schrijft:

“Het was gedurende de behandeling van een grote, 160 kilo wegende, vrouw met insuline afhankelijke diabetes dat we een waardevolle les leerden over de rol van jodium bij de hormoonreceptorfunctie.

Deze vrouw was binnengekomen via de eerste hulppost met een zeer hoge bloedsuikerwaarde van 1,380 mg/dl. Ze werd aan de insuline gezet gedurende haar hospitalisatie en ze werd geleerd te werken met een thuisglucosemeter. Ze moest haar glucometer twee maal daags gebruiken.

Twee weken later, toen ze weer op controle kwam voor haar insuline afhankelijke diabetes, werd haar verteld dat gedurende het lichamelijke onderzoek in het ziekenhuis er fibrocystische borsten waren ontdekt.

Er werd haar toen aanbevolen om met 50 mg ofiodine (4 tabletten) te beginnen. Een week later belde ze ons om te vragen haar insuline te verlagen omdat ze problemen had met hypoglycemie. Er werd haar gezegd om door te gaan de insuline te verlagen zo lang zij hypoglycemie ervoer en om haar bloedsuikerlevels goed bij te houden met haar glucometer.

Vier weken later liet haar glucometer zien dat zij een gemiddelde bloedsuikerwaarde van 98 had. Ik prees de patiënt voor haar moeite om zich goed te houden aan haar dieet en haar bloedsuikers onder controle te houden met insuline.

Toen liet zij mij weten dat ze drie weken eerder van de insuline af was gekomen en geen medicijnen had genomen om haar bloedsuiker te verlagen. Toen ik haar vroeg wat zij dacht dat de grote verandering teweeg gebracht had zei ze dat ze dacht dat haar diabetes beter onder controle was door heet gebruik van jodium.

Twee jaar later en 35 kilo lichter heeft deze patiënt nog steeds een uitstekende  suikercontrole met 50 mg jodium per dag.

Sinds die tijd hebben we een studie gedaan van twaalf diabetespatiënten en in zes gevallen konden we alle medicaties voor hun diabetes afbouwen en konden we een hemoglobine A1C van minder dan 5,8 handhaven met een gemiddeld bloedsuiker van minder dan 100. Tot op de dag van vandaag hebben deze patiënten een uitstekende controle over hun Type II diabetes.

De hoeveelheid dagelijks ingenomen jodium lag tussen de 50 tot 100 mg per dag. Alle diabetespatiënten konden de totale hoeveelheid medicijnen die nodig waren om hun diabetes onder controle te houden verlagen. Twee van de twaalf patiënten werden onder controle gehouden met het gebruik van jodium plus één medicatie. Twee patiënten hebben controle over hun diabetes met jodium en twee medicijnen en een patiënt had controle over haar diabetes met drie medicijnen plus 50 mg jodium. De enige insuline afhankelijke diabetes patiënt kon de hoeveelheid Lantus insuline reduceren van 98 units tot 44 units binnen een periode van een paar weken.

 In de Type I diabetici die we gevolgd hebben is het ons opgevallen dat wanneer C - peptide meetbaar is dit zou suggereren dat het individu zijn eigen insuline maakt. Ik heb deze groep patiënten kunnen helpen om van de insuline af te komen of om de hoeveelheid insuline die zij nodig hebben voor goede suikercontrole drastisch te verlagen met Iodoral 4 tabletten dagelijks ( 50 mg). Als C - peptide absent is  dan hebben wij het idee dat er geen insuline geproduceerd wordt en zijn we niet in staat geweest om deze speciale groep patiënten te helpen hun totale hoeveelheid insuline die nodig is om hun suiker onder controle te houden te verlagen.

 

• Orthoiodosupplementation in a Primary Care Practice door Dr. Jorge Flechas

Interview met Dr. David Brownstein over Jodium

IODINE: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It
By: Crusador Interviews   Dr. David Brownstein Source:  http://www.healthtruthrevealed.com  May 9, 2009

David Brownstein, M.D. has become internationally known and respected for his excellent research and work on iodine therapy.  He became immersed in the study of iodine as an essential nutrient for health after reading a letter from Dr. Guy Abraham published in the May, 2003 "The Townsend Letter For Doctors and Patients."  Since that time he has tested and treated well over 3,000 patients with iodine and says the results still amaze him. In his practice he has found that over 95% of those tested have demonstrated low iodine levels. 
Dr. Brownstein says, "In all my years of practicing medicine, I have yet to see one item provide such miraculous effects on the body as iodine does."

In the Foreward to the 2nd Edition of his book, "IODINE, Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It," he states why iodine deficiency is a far bigger problem than most people realize:
"The reason there is so much iodine deficiency present is not only due to inadequate iodine intake, it is also due to the toxicities we are exposed to on a daily basis. These toxicities include the toxic halides bromine, fluoride and the chlorine derivatives."
In the years to come it is certain that more and more doctors will be incorporating iodine therapy into their treatment protocols largely because of the efforts of Dr. Brownstein and what he has done to educate the public about its importance.  In the following interview, Crusador editor Greg Ciola had the opportunity to hear Dr. Brownstein's thoughts first hand about this essential nutrient that can make a profound impact on your health. 

Crusador:  David, it's a pleasure to finally interview you. You've become quite an acclaimed author with the incredible books you've written on a number of different health topics, including the one you've written on iodine.  I have been hearing all sorts of amazing reports that iodine supplementation can make a dramatic difference in a person's health.  Tell our readers a little bit about iodine and why you feel this essential trace element is so very important to restore or maintain optimum health?
 
Greg, it is a pleasure to be interviewed by you.   I have been practicing holistic medicine for over 16 years.  I have never seen a single substance make such a dramatic improvement in such a wide range of patients like iodine. 
I refer to iodine as the most misunderstood nutrient.   I was taught in medical school that you get enough iodine from salt and that nobody needs supplemental iodine.   Furthermore, we were taught that if you give thyroid patients iodine, you make the thyroid disease worse.  This includes not only hypothyroidism, but autoimmune thyroid illnesses such as Graves' and Hashimoto's disease.  Greg, what I can tell you is that nearly all of what I learned about iodine in medical school was wrong.   
The thyroid gland requires an adequate intake of iodine in order to ensure optimal functioning.    All of the thyroid hormones require iodine.  But, iodine is required by much more than just the thyroid gland.  Every cell in the body requires and utilizes iodine.  All the glandular tissue, including the ovaries, uterus, prostate, and the breasts, need adequate amounts of iodine to optimally function.  Even the white blood cells utilize iodine to function normally.
My clinical experience has clearly shown that it is impossible to reach your optimal health if you are iodine deficient.   I believe iodine levels need to be investigated by anyone suffering from a chronic illness.  

Crusador:  Why are iodine levels so low?

Over the last 30 years, iodine levels have fallen over 50% in the U.S.  These numbers come from the U.S. government.  Iodine levels have fallen due to a number of factors.  The main reason the levels have declined is that people are avoiding iodized salt.  The mainstream media, governmental agencies and most conventional medical organizations have convinced us that salt is bad for us.  I would agree that refined salt should be avoided by all.  It is a toxic, devitalized substance.  But, unrefined salt, with its full complement of minerals can enhance the diet of everyone.  However, unrefined salt has little iodine in it and you may have to supplement with iodine if you use it. 
The next reason iodine levels have fallen is because people and doctors are afraid of iodine.  Most believe the myths that iodine must be avoided or you will cause a thyroid problem.  However, as iodine levels have fallen over the last 30 years, what has happened to all the thyroid illnesses?  Have they gone down?  No.  All of the thyroid illnesses are increasing, including hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, and Graves' disease, as well as thyroid cancer. As I describe in my book, these illnesses are caused, in part, from iodine deficiency and iodine needs to be the treatment-of-choice. 

Crusador:  Why hasn't the medical community recognized that iodine deficiency is a major problem? 

This goes back to all of our training in medical schools.  If you repeat a falsehood over and over, eventually most people believe it must be true.  When I started looking at the medical research about iodine, I realized nearly all of the negative things written about iodine just weren't true.    When I started checking my patients for iodine deficiency I was stunned; over 95 % have tested low (with many significantly low).  Doctors say iodine deficiency is a thing of the past.  I say, how many people have they tested for iodine deficiency?  It can't be many.  I have spoken all over the country and outside of the country about this and heard other holistic doctors finding similar results as I have.  

Crusador:  Where is iodine found in the body?

Iodine is found in every cell of the body. It is concentrated in the glandular tissue which includes the thyroid, ovaries, uterus, breasts, and probably the prostate.  Guess which glandular tissues we are having all our problems with?  I just listed them.  We are having epidemic problems with the thyroid, ovaries, uterus, breasts and the prostate gland.  All of these tissues require and utilize iodine for proper functioning.

Crusador:  Tell us about the different forms of iodine available and which version we need?

There are two major kinds of iodine; iodine and iodide.  Different tissue in the body utilize different kinds of iodine.  The thyroid gland utilizes iodide and the breasts prefer iodine.  My clinical experience has clearly shown that if you want the best whole body response to iodine, you should use a product that is a combination of iodine and iodide. 

Crusador:   What are some of the symptoms to look for that may indicate iodine deficiency?

The most common symptoms of iodine deficiency include fatigue, a feeling of coldness, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, hair loss, edema, constipation and brain fog.  Most of these symptoms are found in patients with thyroid disorders.

Crusador:  How common are thyroid problems? 

Estimates are that from 10-50% of the population may be suffering from thyroid problems.  I feel the vast majority of these patients are probably suffering from iodine deficiency and if you correct the iodine deficiency you may cure, or at least significantly improve, the thyroid problem.

Crusador:  What's the relationship between breast cancer and hypothyroidism? 

The relationship between breast cancer and hypothyroidism has been written about for over 100 years.   There are many studies that point out that hypothyroidism predisposes one to develop breast cancer. However, there are other studies that show that the treatment of hypothyroidism increases the risk of breast cancer. How can that be? My research has clearly shown that it is iodine deficiency that relates the two observations.  In an iodine deficient state, the thyroid gland will not have enough iodine to produce thyroid hormone, which can cause hypothyroidism.  However, the treatment of hypothyroidism with thyroid hormone, without correcting an underlying iodine deficiency problem, can increase the body's metabolic needs for iodine.  This can actually make an iodine deficient problem worse.   In other words, the underlying cause of many cases of hypothyroidism is actually iodine deficiency.  

Crusador:  Are there items in our environment that adversely affect iodine in our body?

Absolutely.  The two most common items we are exposed to that can deplete iodine from our bodies are fluoride and bromide.  Both are from the same chemical family as iodine is.  We all know where we get fluoride from (the water supply) and toothpaste.  Bromide is more insidious.  We are exposed to massive amounts of bromide in our food supply - from refined flour products such as breads, pasta, and cereals. 
Furthermore, there are many soft drinks that contain bromide such as some Mountain Dew and AMP energy drink.  Bromide is also used as a fire retardant in furniture, automobiles, carpet, draperies, mattresses and electronic equipment such as computers.    My testing has shown that every single patient that I have tested for bromine toxicity has exhibited some degree of bromine toxicity.  Generally, those with more serious illnesses have higher bromide levels as compared to those without a serious medical illness. 
We need to avoid fluoride and bromide in our diet and our environment.  Unfortunately, in our toxic, Western world, it is nearly impossible to avoid being exposed to significant amounts of bromine.  I describe this in more detail in my book.

Crusador:  Can you elaborate on the clinical success you've had in removing heavy metals by supplementing iodine with your patients?

Iodine has been shown to be a detoxifying agent for bromine, fluoride as well as mercury, aluminum, arsenic and cadmium.  It is a powerful detoxifying agent for a variety of substances. 

Crusador:  How do you measure iodine levels?

The most common way to measure iodine levels is a urinary iodine test.

Crusador:  Why has iodine been removed from most salt?

Many chefs do not like the consistency of iodized salt and they prefer the use of non-iodized salt.  Furthermore, we are back to the myths of iodine; most people feel it is healthier to limit the iodine intake and use non-iodized salt. 

Crusador:  What do you think about the iodine that is added to salt and is this sufficient enough to meet the body's iodine needs?

There is only one form of iodine added to salt; iodide.  There is not the second form (iodine) that I mentioned previously.  Research has shown that only 10% of iodine added to salt is bioavailable.    Iodized salt is a lousy source of iodine and salt for the body.  I say use a product that contains both forms of iodine, iodine and iodide, and use unrefined salt.
Crusador:  What is the best way to get iodine back in the body?

 Iodine is not found in many food sources. It is found in sea vegetables such as sea weed and fish.  Little iodine is found in other food products.  Therefore, if you don’t ingest a large amount of sea vegetables or ocean fish, it is best to supplement with iodine.   I recommend using either Lugol's iodine or Iodoral (which is the tableted form of iodine).  Both of these substances contain iodine and iodide.  Lugol's iodine has been used for nearly 200 years in our country. 

Crusador:  Do children need iodine and if so, what do you recommend for supplementation?

Of course children need iodine.  I supplement children with the same form of iodine that I use for adults.  Because their bodies are smaller, they may need lesser amounts of iodine. 

Crusador:  Are there side effects with iodine supplementation? 

There can be side effects with anything, iodine included.  If you have a hyper functioning thyroid nodule, there is a chance that iodine can cause hyperthyroid symptoms.  I have seen this rarely occur.   Iodine can also cause a detox reaction as I previously stated.  Therefore, people can get detox symptoms which can include headaches, and acne.  Those symptoms are rare if iodine is used appropriately and used as part of a holistic treatment regimen. 

Crusador:  Our company has done a lot of work with Christopher Barr regarding the importance of selenium. What is the relationship between selenium and iodine?

Selenium, like iodine is concentrated in the thyroid gland.  We need adequate amounts of selenium to help the thyroid gland utilize iodine.   If selenium levels are inadequate, the thyroid gland cannot utilize iodine correctly.  

Crusador:  What types of successes have you seen with your patients who follow your advice on iodine supplementation?

I have yet to see another nutritional supplement perform as well as iodine.  It is the most important nutritional item that we use in our practice. 
Anyone with thyroid, ovarian, prostate, uterine, or breast problems should have their iodine levels checked.  Iodine deficiency in these tissues can first occur as an enlargement or swelling.  Next, you can get cysts and nodules.  Then comes fibrosis. Finally, cancer can develop.  All of these changes can be related to iodine deficiency. 

Crusador:  Is the supplemental iodine something people should take every day for the rest of their life?

In our toxic world, the answer is unequivocally yes.  If you stop ingesting iodine, your body will become iodine deficient.  We need a daily amount of iodine coming in to prevent that.

Crusador:  Where can people find knowledgeable doctors that are familiar with your work and the importance of iodine if they would like to see a doctor?

I refer people to the Barnes' Foundation who have a list of doctors across the nation who go to holistic conferences:  1.203.261.2101.  Other references are two labs that do iodine testing.  They know who the doctors are who are doing the testing:  FFP Labs:  877.684.3233 and Hakkala labs:  877.238.1779.

Crusador:  Are there any parting thoughts or comments you have for our readers?

I encourage everyone to educate themselves and make sure they understand the logic of any medical therapy before starting it.  I wrote my books to help the reader learn about safe and effective holistic therapies.  I encourage people to read about iodine and form their own opinions.  Do not just read what the media and conventional medicine want you to read.

Crusador:  If any of our readers would like to get in contact with you how can they do that? 

My website is:  www.drbrownstein.com or they can call Medical Alternatives to order my book:  800.647.5616.

Jodium behandelt borstkanker

Iodine Treats Breast Cancer, the Evidence is Overwhelming

Spontaneous Regression of Breast Cancer With Iodine

In his Iodine book, David Brownstein MD reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after iodine supplementation.(1)(page 63)

The first patient, Joan a 63 year old English teacher, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989, declined conventional treatment, and took 50 mg per day of Iodoral, (Iodine). Six weeks later, a PET scan (left image) showed, “all of the existing tumors were disintegrating”.

The second patient, 73 year old Delores, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. She declined conventional treatment with radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, Dolores took 50 mg of Iodoral daily. A follow up ultrasound of the breast 18 months later showed,” It appears that these malignancies have diminished in size since the last examination. Interval improvement is definitely seen,” Two years later a follow up mammogram and ultrasound failed to show any abnormality and were read by the radiologist as normal.

The third patient, 52 year old Joyce was diagnosed with breast cancer two years prior (left image), and started on Iodoral, 50 mg per day. Three years after starting Iodoral, her follow up mammograms and ultrasound exams show decreasing size of the tumor with no progression.(1)

Iodine Deficiency Causes Breast Cancer 

Iodine deficiency is associated with a higher rate of goiter and breast cancer. Similarly, higher dietary Iodine intake is associated with less goiter and breast cancer. For example, Japan has the highest dietary intake of iodine (13 mg per day), and the lowest rates for goiter and breast cancer. However, when Japanese women immigrate and change dietary intake of Iodine to the lower 150 mcg/day in America, breast cancer rates increase.(1)

Iceland is another country with high Iodine intake and low rates for goiter and breast cancer. The high dietary iodine came from the fishing industry before WWI. In those days, the fish meal was fed to dairy cows providing milk with high iodine content. After WWI, the fish meal was eliminated from the dairy cows, and breast cancer rates soared ten-fold. (2)

Animal studies

Iodine deficient diets in animals induces breast cancer and goiter.(1)

Iodine Research from Mexico, India and Japan. 

India

The Shrivastava group in India reported molecular iodine induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) in human breast cancer cell cultures. “Iodine showed cytotoxic effects in the cultured human breast cancer cells”.(3) 

Mexico

From Mexico, the Carmen Aceves Velasco Group reported Iodine to be safe, with no harmful effects on thyroid function, and an anti-proliferative effect on human breast cancer cell cultures.(5)(6)(7) Their 2009 paper reported the mechanism by which Iodine works as an anti-cancer agent. Iodine binds to membrane lipids called lactones forming iodo-lactones which regulate apoptosis (programmed cell death). Iodine causes apoptosis which makes cancer cells undergo programmed cell death.(4) Dr. Aceves concluded that continuous molecular iodine treatment has a “potent antineoplastic effect” on the progression of mammary cancer. (10)

Japan

From Japan, Dr Funahashi reported a common seaweed food containing high iodine content is more beneficial than chemotherapy on breast cancer. “He found that administration of Lugol’s iodine or iodine-rich Wakame seaweed to rats treated with the carcinogen dimethyl benzanthracene suppressed the development of mammary tumors. The same group demonstrated that seaweed induced apoptosis in human breast cancer cells with greater potency than that of fluorouracil, a chemotherapeutic agent used to treat breast cancer.”(8)

Mechanism of Action-Altering Gene Expression

A 2008 paper by Bernard A. Eskin MD showed that Iodine actually altered gene expression in breast cancer cells, inducing programmed cell death. (9)

Lung Cancer and Iodine

A 2003 study by Ling Zhang showed that molecular Iodine caused lung cancer cells to undergo programmed cell death (apoptosis). These lung cancer cells had been genetically modified to increase iodine uptake.(12) Interestingly, a 1993 case report describes spontaneous remission of lung cancer in a patient incidentally treated with Amiodorone which contains iodine (about 9 mg per day).(13)

In Conclusion

Current Iodine research calls for use of molecular Iodine for all patients with breast cancer.(10)(11) Other cancers such as lung and prostate may also benefit. Further research on Iodine as cancer chemotherapy should receive top priority for NIH funding.

Iodine in the form of Iodoral tablets is available OTC, on the internet without a prescription.

For hyperlinked references and illustrations: see the original article .

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The reader is advised to discuss the comments on these pages with his/her personal physicians and to only act upon the advice of his/her personal physician. Also note that concerning an answer which appears as an electronically posted question, I am NOT creating a physician — patient relationship. Although identities will remain confidential as much as possible, as I can not control the media, I can not take responsibility for any breaches of confidentiality that may occur.

Financial disclosure: the author has no financial interest in any company which manufactures iodine supplements.

Author- Jeffrey Dach MD