Iodine (I)
Thyroid trace element - basal metabolism regulation
Overview
Thyroid trace element - basal metabolism regulation
Oligotherapy Profile
- Symbol
- I
- Terrain Type
- Thyroid regulation
- Typical Dose
- 0.05-0.15mg
Therapeutic Properties
- Thyroid hormone precursor
- Basal metabolism regulator
- Thermoregulator
- Anti-goiter
- Intellectual stimulant
Indications
- Mild functional hypothyroidism
- Simple goiter
- Excessive cold sensitivity
- Metabolic weight gain
- Thyroid fatigue
- Fragile hair and nails
Recommended Dosage
1 ampoule daily in morning, 3 times per week. 2-month course with TSH monitoring.
Contraindications
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Active Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Iodine allergy
- Autonomous thyroid nodules
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : âś— Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : âś— Not recommended
- Children : âś— Not recommended
References
- Delange F. Iodine deficiency disorders. Thyroid. 1994