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Sodium Iodide

Sodium Iodide

Sodium iodide supplies iodide ion for the thyroid to make thyroxine and triiodothyronine. It is highly water-soluble; liquids and some drops often use this sodium salt.

Also known asNo common aliases yet
Related diseasesHypothyroidismGoitre
Related symptomsFatigue

Marked asPrimarySupporting

Primary

Supports thyroid-hormone synthesis

Sodium iodide releases iodide in water. After follicles concentrate it they make T4 and T3. Liquids and drops commonly use this highly soluble sodium salt. People watching basal metabolism and heat production most often match thyroxine from this iodide path; the highly soluble sodium salt sends iodide quickly in liquids.

Supporting

Supports the developing brain and basal metabolism

After iodide enters thyroglobulin, the hormones regulate early-childhood brain development and adult temperature and heart rate. A liquid sodium salt sends the same iodine atom to the follicle. Pregnancy and developmental periods most often match this structural feedstock; feeling cold and heart-rate changes are often placed on this hormone.

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Fatigue

Sodium iodide releases iodide in water. After follicles concentrate it they make T4 and T3. Liquids and drops commonly use this highly soluble sodium salt. People watching basal metabolism and heat production most often match thyroxine from this iodide path; the highly soluble sodium salt sends iodide quickly in liquids. People who cannot get going by day and feel foggy in the afternoon more often notice stamina for tasks and mental freshness after several continuous weeks.

Hypothyroidism

Sodium iodide releases iodide in water. After follicles concentrate it they make T4 and T3. Liquids and drops commonly use this highly soluble sodium salt. People watching basal metabolism and heat production most often match thyroxine from this iodide path; the highly soluble sodium salt sends iodide quickly in liquids. People who feel cold, especially tired on waking, and already track thyroid markers more often notice lab values and mental freshness after several continuous weeks.

Goitre

Sodium iodide releases iodide in water. After follicles concentrate it they make T4 and T3. Liquids and drops commonly use this highly soluble sodium salt. People watching basal metabolism and heat production most often match thyroxine from this iodide path; the highly soluble sodium salt sends iodide quickly in liquids. People with fullness at the front of the neck whose iodine intake is in question more often notice neck feel and related labs after several continuous weeks.

With foodCan be taken with food
Best timeMorning or midday
SolubilityWater-soluble

Iodine in seaweed and iodized salt varies widely; count total intake.

General wellness150 mcg/day for adults; 220 mcg/day in pregnancy; 290 mcg/day while breastfeeding
Specific needsTreatment of thyroid disease or deficiency is set by a doctor from lab tests. The adult upper limit is 1,100 mcg/day.

How oftenUse according to daily need; do not exceed the upper limit on your own long term.

Cautions

People with thyroid disease should not self-use high-iodine or seaweed products.

Both iodine excess and deficiency can affect thyroid function.

Interactions

  1. Thyroxine or antithyroid drugs (iodine load can disturb dosing)
  2. Amiodarone (already contains iodine)
Common side effects

· Stomach discomfort (high doses)

Rare but important

· Excess may trigger abnormal thyroid function.

Long-term dependenceNot addictive; excess can throw off the thyroid's response to iodine.

Sources

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Medical disclaimerThis page is compiled by the HerbBB editorial team for general health information only. It is not a substitute for advice from a doctor, pharmacist, or other qualified clinician. If you have a health condition, take medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak with a professional first.