Posted by yxibow on March 1, 2008, at 15:59:25
In reply to Re: Lithium and Iodine supplementation » TonyZ, posted by Larry Hoover on March 1, 2008, at 11:02:45
> > Anyone taking lithium and concerned about developing a goiter. According to some articles I've read about 20% can develop this condition in iodine deficient/deplete diets. Anyone out there who is taking lithium and some type of iodine supplement to protect the thyroid from absorbing the lithium instead. This can be a bit tricky as too much iodine can be toxic. I'm very concerned with this as doc has put me on lithium recently? Appreciate any advice
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> If you use iodized table salt (stay clear of sea salt, as it has little iodide), then you should be fine. If you're on a salt restricted diet, then a kelp supplement will cover the iodide requirement.
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> Iodide toxicity is really quite rare, and is really an idiosyncratic (individual) sensitivity, rather than a general toxic effect. Some people can't excrete iodide efficiently, due to the way their kidneys (don't) work.
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> Lithium goiter is most often benign, in any case. Although lithium reduces thyroid hormone release, the goiter (if it occurs) is a compensatory effect. In most cases, thyroid hormone output remains normal.
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> Lar
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Its rare in the western world, but is a problem in underdeveloped countries, as you say, hence iodized salt.
Seaweed can be quite tasty too, just have a little bit of sliced handrolls every now and then.
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