The #1 Sign of Iodine Overload (TOXICITY)

Symptoms of iodine overload are just as important as symptoms of iodine deficiency. Find out the #1 sign of iodine overload!

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0:00 Introduction: Iodine toxicity
0:10 How much iodine do you need?
1:02 Hashimoto’s
3:25 DNA testing
4:15 #1 sign of iodine overload
5:06 Other symptoms of iodine overload
5:58 What to do if you have iodine overload
6:14 Common sources of iodine
6:50 How to know if you have iodine overload
9:17 A hidden cause of iodine overload
9:35 Purified bile salts
10:20 Supplement complexes
11:39 Learn more about the thyroid!

Let’s talk about the #1 sign of iodine overload or toxicity. Iodine is a trace mineral, which means you only need it in trace amounts.

You only need about 150 to 200 micrograms of iodine daily. Iodine deficiency is more common than iodine overload, but you should be aware of certain things that could happen if you take too much.

Signs of iodine overload:
1. Energy that prevents sleep
2. Fast pulse rate
3. Atrial fibrillation
4. Heat intolerance
5. Diarrhea
6. Weight loss
7. Hand tremors
8. Temperature increase
9. Bone loss
10. Loss of menstrual cycle
11. Excessive sweating
12. Thyroid storm

If you have symptoms of too much iodine, it is essential to identify where it’s coming from and eliminate excess iodine from your diet.

Iodine overload could be caused by consuming an excess of certain things, including:
• Sea kelp or seaweed
• Iodized salt
• Seafood
• A combination of supplements (check your supplement labels and find out how much iodine you’re really getting)
• Bakery goods

Try a urine test to find out if you have iodine overload.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the #1 sign of iodine overload. I’ll see you in the next video.

[TheUtuber]

I'm going to have to stick with Dr. David Brownstein's advice on this issue. 150 mcg of Iodine was never determined to be an optimal amount to take... rather, it was determined to be the *minimum* amount to reduce the incidence of goiters in the central US when that was a huge problem. These days we have *unlabeled* bromine added to flour products, bromine used in car upholstery, carpeting, furniture, bedding and more products. Bromine also blocks iodine receptors... so if 150 mcg of Iodine was barely acceptable back then, the need for it can only be greater these days. Lugol figured all of this out in the early 1800s.

[nickjohnson]

I was on synthetic thyroid medication for 25 years. After seeing an interview with Dr. Brownstein and reading his book on iodine, I started supplementing with 25mg of iodine, then went off medication. After 3 months, my thyroid output of T3 and T4 were back in the normal range. I asked my doctor why they didn't recommend testing for iodine deficiency or using iodine supplementation before putting people on synthetic thyroid hormone. He smiled and said it was a good question.

[helmawiegand]

Having read Dr David Brownstein’s book and had recommendations from two well-known doctors who recommended to start with 1 drop of Lugols Iodine daily, ie 6.5mg, I have followed their advice and slowly increased the dose to 18mg daily. I have been on this dose for 15 years! I am 66 and have no illnesses, hardly ever get a flu, am fit and well. H.W.

[wernerdanler]

I developed a severe case of sleep deprivation, like down to 2 to 3 hours a night. In 2008, I went to a naturopath in LA, and through kinesiology, he said I needed iodine. Just that night, I slept 6 hours straight from being exposed to the iodine in his test.That's the first time I'd had that much sleep in years.
I've been taking liquid iodine ever since. The bottle says 2 drops are a normal dose and 226mcg. I've always taken 6 drops daily.
I have goiter from malnutrition as a child in Europe. Goiter is why they put iodine in table salt. It was common even here in the US at one time.
I've had no side effects from taking triple the recommended dose.

[MrTeapotpixie]

Taking six drops of iodine in water for a period of six weeks along with selenium helped me reverse my reynaulds syndrome. Iodine is essential for anyone with or without a thyroid. While six drops in water is considered a high dose, it's worth considering that doctors used to prescribe iodine in much higher doses before the pharmaceutical industry intervened.

[saraquitt]

I moved to Germany and found out the ground is very deficient in Iodine. Taking iodine now and feeling good

[MrBrianDuga]

Dr David Brownstein in his book “Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It” talks about the side effects as being a result of bromine being released from receptor sites that iodine competes for. Bromide/bromide being added to things like bread to preserve it. Also used as an alternative to chlorine in pools. The bromine being released has to happen at a gradual and slow rate as it can create a crisis. If what Dr Berg said here was true, a good majority of the Japanese population would be suffering from too much Iodine. Is that true? It seems that their health is optimal compared to Americans. They typically eat a diet high in fish and seaweed.

[ladylaois]

I've been taking iodine for a while! My hair, age 62 is unbelievable, thick, and healthy

[Sascha]

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and needed up to 300mg L-Thyroxin daily. An alternative Doctor told me to take Selenium and Iodine and my Thyroxin intake went down to 50 mg daily with no problems anymore.

[thisorthat]

I would start with balancing B vitamins, and electrolytes first if I wasn't taking any iodine supplements. I think that low electrolytes are a much more common problem for most people, especially when potassium is limited in its strength. B vitamins are also low for many people and are so important for our health. Taking a liquid B complex on a daily basis made major improvements in my health.

[JH-pjnw]

I swear these videos come out at almost the exact time I happen to be thinking about the topic.

[godsdemon]

The visual aids are very nice. Please don't stop doing them. I've followed you and your advice. I started at 250 and now I'm down to 180lbs. I've been IF and doing dirty keto for about 6 months. Thank you. My gastro doctor was of no help. He just wanted to keep giving me pills that made me more sick.

[christianlords]

Iodine over load is rare, the bakery goods don't have Potassium Iodide anymore, they replaced it with the horrible Potassium Bromate.

[marmaladesunrise]

Something off this topic Dr. Berg.
You tickle me because you are almost always the first one I see sending videos in the morning. Your knowledge is refreshing.
And it's always good to see your face.

[iam]

Breads haven't had iodine added for years - they now use bromides. I have Hashimotos and find Dr. Brownstein's book and Lynne Farrow's book "The Iodine Crisis" much more informative. I have taken up to 200 milligrams a day (when I had covid). My normal amount is between 50mg and 100mg/day and have never felt better. The books will explain the detox symptoms and the supplements needed.

[xgychow]

In another one of your videos you ridicule the US RDA of 150 micrograms/day of iodine being far too little. And that the Japanese consume 150 times that just from their diets. So which is it???!

[Kamala_sux]

Weren't you previously talking about how the Japanese take 100% more iodine and that they were fine? Taking 1-3 MG is fine?

[trusound]

THANK YOU! I have a history of subclinical hyperthyroidism. I feel like people just blindly promote consuming an abundance of iodine without considering consequences as they relate to hyperthyroidism. I also feel like hypothyroid issues seem to get much more attention, and people always think that hypo is the only thyroid problem a person can have. I tell you firsts hand, hyperthyroid symptoms are awful. And all the iodine the internet promotes did me a huge disservice. **EDIT** I want to add, I am at this point very close to the normal range of thyroid function. My last test had me off by just a couple of points on the decimal end, not the whole number. I don't have severe symptoms at this time, I was just sharing. I appreciate all of the shared experiences and recommendations in comments. I feel like there is a lot of valuable information we can derive from one another.

[sherriianiro]

I have a friend who could not for the life of her lose weight after having kids. She tried everything and nothing worked and also changed her diet during this time with picky eaters. She finally got her thyroid tested and her metabolism was at a snails pace because of lack of iodine in her thyroid. After 8 years of almost being obese and new lifestyle changes the weight is finally coming off!

[Wish-iqmd]

Oh my goodness I have all these symptoms including loss of cycle! Just checked how much I’ve been taking and it’s over 400mcg. I was combining kelp supplement and another vitamin for hair loss which in itself has 225mcg. And I had just taken them when I run into this video! I think that was by divine intervention. Thank you Dr Berg.