How Shady Science Turned a Vital Nutrient Into a Myth | Documentary
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Key Topics Covered & Timestamps:
1. Disclaimer 0:00
2. The Iodine Crisis 0:06
3. The Discovery of Iodine 1:56
4. How Iodine Got Its Name ? 2:20
5. An Early Clue to Iodine’s Power 2:46
6. The First Iodine Supplement: Lugol’s Solution 3:52
7. First Description of a Mysterious Thyroid Condition 4:18
8. First Double-Blind Experiment on Iodine 4:31
9. Emergence of Iodine as a Universal Medicine 5:04
10. Second Description of a Mysterious Thyroid Condition 5:50
11. Lugol's Iodine: A Lifesaver Through Time and Crisis 6:15
12. Iodine’s Ancient Roots in Thyroid Health 7:00
13. Lynne Farrow's Personal Journey to Iodine Discovery 7:44
14. From 'Evidence-Based' to 'Consensus-Based' Medicine 8:51
15. Dr. Brownstein's Personal Journey to Iodine Discovery 9:28
16. Iodine Deficiency: A Longstanding Issue 10:39
17. Dr. Marine’s Pioneering Effort in Iodine Prophylaxis 11:13
18. Dr. Cowie and the Push for Iodized Salt in the U.S. 11:29
19. Plummer's Breakthrough: Iodine's Role in Graves' Disease Treatment 12:03
20. Marine and Plummer: Debunking Iodine Myths 12:34
21. Iodine's RDA: From Therapeutic Doses to Modern Guidelines 12:55
22. Was Iodized Salt the Real Cause of Rising (AITD) ? 13:16
23. The Mirage of Iodized Salt 14:32
24. The Impact of Modern Diets on Iodine Deficiency 15:14
25. Is eating iodine-rich foods daily enough without supplementation? 15:40
26. Should I stop iodine supplementation once my levels are sufficient? 16:29
27. The Consequences of Iodine Deficiency 16:46
28. Why Hyperthyroidism Might Just Be a Variation of Hypothyroidism? 17:34
29. Iodine’s Role Beyond the Thyroid 18:47
30. Subtle Signs of Iodine Deficiency Most People Miss 19:38
31. What Happens to Babies When Moms Lack Iodine? 20:03
32. Wolff-Chaikoff: Shady Science at Its Finest 21:08
33. What Replaced Iodine When Pharma Took Over? 22:09
34. What Triggered Iodine’s Big Comeback? 22:29
35. The Iodine Project 23:03
36. What’s the most reliable test for iodine deficiency? 24:07
37. Dr. Abraham vs. the Wolff-Chaikoff Effect 25:29
38. Why Toxic Halides Compete with Iodine in Your Body? 26:56
39. Why Iodine is More Crucial Now Than Ever Before 27:38
40. Why Doctors Once Used Toxic Bromine? 28:21
41. Why Bread Lost Its Iodine? 29:14
42. When Bromine Goes Too Far: Bromism 29:51
43. Modern Medicine’s Hidden Ingredients 30:02
44. Bromine Detox: The Stinky Truth 30:18
45. The Same Remedy for Bromism Eases Iodine Detox Too 30:38
46. Why Detoxing Gets Worse Before It Gets Better 31:22
47. Why Sodium Matters for Iodine Absorption? 32:11
48. Why TSH Can Rise After Iodine Supplementation? 33:01
49. The Iodine Protocol 33:43
50. The Post Scarcity Effect 34:09
51. Autoimmune Thyroid: Different Iodine Protocol? 35:11
52. Addressing the Fear: Iodine and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease 36:00
53. Effect of Iodine on Tumor Growth in Mice 36:49
54. Can Iodine Remedy a Cyst or Nodule Without Surgery? 37:05
55. Chronic Health Conditions Reversed: Dr. Elizabeth Bright’s Experience 37:40
56. Separating Fact from Fiction 37:54
57. The Only Contraindication in Iodine Supplementation 39:35
58. The ‘Perfect Storm’ of Iodine Deficiency and Its Health Impact 42:16
Here are various articles and sources on iodine you might find interesting:
https://www.businessinsider.com/iodiz...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
http://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN...
https://www.power2practice.com/articl...
https://www.drbrownstein.com/iodine-t...
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-t...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/miner...
Direct relationship between enlarged thyroid and breast cancer:
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lodine Deficiency as a cause of Brain Damage:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Is iodine a gatekeeper of the integrity of the mammary gland?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
Role of Iodine Supplement in early Brain Development:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
Lancet article about iodine in preg needed for IQ:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la...
Important: This video is not medical advice. It is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine
