I originally was searching the board to find an answer to a dilemma I am faced with. I am separated from my wife and we have two young children. She is not often receptive to discussion on foods or vitamins etc relative to the kids. A major concern I have is that she has moved to a town that fluoridates the water, and continues to use fluoridated toothpaste for them. This, coupled with the fact that thyroid disease runs in her family and the kids don't like to eat many veggies or eggs (and thus, probably little iodine/iodide), alarms me. My kids are both 4 (twins).
I searched the board for some answers but it left me with more questions than I came with (in a good way). I am wondering if we might consolidate some of the iodine info at least some basics:
1. What form (and method of administration) is best? I was under the impression that the nascent/atomic/elemental form was superior but I now see a lot of info on the board that it is "corrosive" and "dangerous" when compared to potassium iodide. I see nascent, elemental, atomic, SSKI, potassium iodide, iodine ion, liquid and pill, internal ingestion and topical, etc. I am confused.
2. Brands - what types are what brands. I see conflicting things such as "Lugol's" is bad, but then may folks here seem to be taking this type and refer to it in a "pill". I thought it was only in liquid form.
3. Dosage - I realize this is a big question but I guess what I am asking is what is the general consensus for "healthy" adults, and also what is the dosage and form for children?
I realize this may be deemed duplicative of info already on the board but I have searched a number of times now and I am confused.