Iodine supplements can interact negatively with some medications. For example, • High doses of iodine react negatively with anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole that treats hyperthyroidism. The combination can cause the production of insufficient thyroid hormones. • Potassium iodide in combination with ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure can raise Read more…
The amount of iodine you need depends on your age. The recommended average daily intake in micrograms (mcg) are the following: • Birth to 6 mos ……………..110 mcg• Infants 7 to 12 mos………. 130 mcg• Children 1 to 8 yrs………… 90 mcg• Children 9 to 13 yrs………. 120 mcg• Teens Read more…
Your body’s endocrine system is a complex, integrated network of glands and organs that produce various hormones that regulate numerous functions including metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy), reproduction, growth and development, response to stress or injury, and mood. Your thyroid gland captures iodine from the bloodstream and Read more…
Breast pain (mastalgia) occurs in two separate categories – cyclic and noncyclic. The causes of mastalgia depend on the type of mastalgia it is. Cyclic Mastalgia Cyclic mastalgia is the most common type of mastalgia. It occurs periodically on a regular pattern most associated with your menstrual cycle or other Read more…