Iodine Deficiency: Seven Reasons Why You Might Be Deficient in Iodine

What causes iodine deficiency? Find out the 7 surprising reasons why you are deficient in iodine.



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0:00 Introduction: Iodine deficiency explained
1:18 7 surprising reasons why you’re deficient in iodine
8:38 Learn more about the symptoms of an iodine deficiency!

In this video, we’re going to talk about the reasons why you’re deficient in iodine. A lot of people think they may be deficient in iodine because they’re not eating enough seafood or because of poor growing soil. While this may be true, there are several other reasons for iodine deficiency.

Here are the 7 surprising potential causes of an iodine deficiency:
1. Selenium deficiency
2. Radiation
3. Goitrogen foods
4. Bromine/fluoride
5. Perchlorate
6. Oral contraceptives
7. Smoking

If you’re exposed to radiation, you’re exposed to iodine 131. Iodine 131 is radioactive and lodges into your thyroid receptors. You can take potassium iodide if you’re exposed to radiation or know you will be exposed to radiation. But, you would only take potassium iodide when you really need it.

Goitrogen foods are foods that deplete iodine and can cause a goiter. Goitrogen foods include:
• Cassava
• Soy
• Corn
• Canola
• Cruciferous vegetables
• Peanuts
• Pine nuts
• Millet
• Rice

Although cruciferous vegetables are goitrogenic, steaming or cooking them lessens the effects. Cassava can be especially problematic because it contains hydrocyanic acid and thiocyanate which bind to and block iodine.

Fruit and vegetables are low in iodine. Eggs are a good source of iodine, and meats and nuts are decent sources. The best sources of iodine are shellfish, fish, and sea kelp.

Chemicals like bromine, fluoride, and perchlorate are found in bread and drinking water, and all have the potential to block iodine. It's important to filter your water to avoid these chemicals.

The body does not store iodine and uses it up pretty quickly, so it is easy to become deficient.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helps you understand what could be causing your iodine deficiency. I’ll see you in the next video.

[barbarianlife]

Somebody please give this guy a medal! Thanks for all the great advice.

[smokemeakipper]

Had pain in my neck for years. Took kelp for two weeks and the pain has been gone since.

[masterofgames]

"You don't have to take my brand" is the reason that i want to take your brand doctor'

[juanitahardy]

I live in what is called "the goiter belt" in Southern Ontario. That is why our table salt is iodized. Going salt free can be a problem for some. I eat seafood, Brazil nuts for iodine but use pink Himalayan salt for cooking. I also take a kelp supplement.

[openheart]

Phosphate fertilizer has up to thirty percent floride in it. And floride accumulated in the leaf of vegetables. So grow your own.

[dr.whatdidyoueat]

We eat a lot of seaweed in South Korea 🇰🇷. So iodine deficiency is not very common

[mawasaki]

I am reading The Iodine Crisis right now. Huuuge eyeopener. Highly recommend reading!!!

[A.B]

What do you think about bladderwrack for iodine?

[peggyt]

I did a 24 hour urine collection for iodine that showed a 65% saturation. Dr. Brownstein suggests aiming for 90%, in his book on iodine. Taking Lugol's has improved my energy and oddly enough, my ability to sweat more easily.

[melsongp]

Sounds like starchy foods are part of the problem with rice soy cassava and corn. I eat a lot of seafood and shellfish.

[joelane]

Another excellent video! I have to be honest; I liked every video our yours! Keep up the excellent job that you do. Your one in a million!

[Phyllyps-Levine]

We moved to a lake in the country and drink well water. I am so glad to be away from fluoride.

[suzannefurman]

So good to know. I take with every meal 1/2 a nori sheet is seaweed and sold in stores as a snack item but when I go to oriental store I get the big package of plain nori sheets. When taken at end of meal clears the palette and quells tje taste buds so you dont feel like snacking. I'm diabetic so is very helpful. When young I was a potter and made miso soup for breakfast every morning because miso and seaweed chelate the body from heavy metals. I knew a monk from Ananda Marga that did disaster relief at Chernobyl and that is what they fed the vuctims

[rodrigovillarreal]

Dr berg can you make a video about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome pleasee you are the only doctor i trust

[catamandow]

so dr. are you saying that eating peanuts is no good for our health ? give me feedback please

[gutmicrobiomequeen]

You wouldn't think 🤔 that iodine deficiency was still out there, but it definitly is! I had a patient with a full-blown, large goiter and TSH of 12- all due to iodine deficiency. 6 weeks later her TSH was 2 and the hoiter was gone! 🥳

[sandracora]

Dr. Berg, can you take iodine supplements if you are on thyroid medication for low thyroid? I've never eaten fish. Never cared for it! Please address this important question!

[Salmon_Rush_Die]

Dr. Berg low-key knows what's really going on & tries to warn you.

[tashajones-gilchrist]

I am allergic to shellfish. Do eat salmon fish, etc. What is suggested?

[atthebijou]

potassium iodide vs. potassium + iodine, what's the difference?