Question 1

can pregnant women trying to increase their iodine intake eat seaweed?

Accepted Answer

Yes but not a good i: Seaweed has very high levels of iodine so i would recommend your prenatal vitamin as a better source of iodine because of the risks of getting too much from seaweed.

Question 2

i am allergic to shrimp but can eat crab and fish. i am also allergic to seaweed. also very allergic to iodine swab on skin. can i take fish oil??

Accepted Answer

Relative....: People who have allergies to shellfish or fish have a relative contraindication to taking fish oil supplements and they should proceed with caution when considering taking them.

Question 3

i am allergic to iodine, shrimp, lobster, seaweed, but can eat crab, fish clams, octopus. i would like to start taking fish oil  for depression. can i?

Accepted Answer

Allergy testing: It is unusual to be able to eat crabs and seafood with such a strong history of iodine and multiple seafood allergies.  I would not recommend fish oil at this time.  If you are depressed, there are medications and counseling that can help - see your Doctor.  If you have not been evaluated for specific food allergies, seeing an Allergist for testing is advised.

Question 4

does pickle contain iodine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the pickle was fixed in brine which contains iodized salt, then it will contain iodine.  Otherwise it might not contain iodine.

Question 5

how important is iodine in your diet?

Accepted Answer

Very: Iodine is an essential nutrient.  You need it primarily for proper thyroid health which is involved in the regulation of your metabolism, among other things.  Most salt in the U.S. Is iodized - that is, it contains iodine.  However, unless you have a thyroid disorder, you only need iodine a few times in your life - your body stores it and re-uses it.

Question 6

do you really need iodine to be healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Iodine is an essential ingredient for making thyroid hormone.  Your body needs about 100 mg of iodine daily.  Most Americans get much more than this, because most processed foods in the US include salt supplemented with iodine.  It is also present in many commercial baked goods as a preservative/dough conditioner, in red &amp; brown food dyes, and in seafood from the ocean.

Question 7

does milk contain iodine?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: It depends on what the cows eat but often time it contains iodine.  Approximately 50 microgram is expected which makes up about 1/3 of the daily recommended intake.

Question 8

does cereal contain iodine?

Accepted Answer

No: Cereal does not normally contain iodine unless it is fortified with iodine which is very unusual.

Question 9

is iodine good for thyroids?

Accepted Answer

Iodine: Iodine is good for an underactive thyroid. It is usually added to salt in american diets.

Question 10

will iodine help minor burns?

Accepted Answer

No: Iodine may help to clean skin before procedures. Applying iodine to a burnt skin will cause quick absorption and will only cause toxicity and irritation if it's alcohol based or even non-alcohol based preparation. I would not apply it. Use tap water (warm) to clean it up.

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