Question 1

got graves disease, and i eat a lot of sushi, i've been told its high in iodine, and it's bad for the illness, should i stop eating it?

Accepted Answer

Seaweed: Seaweed-wrapped sushi allows excess intake of iodine. With graves disease or hyperthyroidism  this can worsen the disease. You should ask your endocrinologist as to status of control of your hyperthyroidism.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

is sushi good for you?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Sushi, if properly prepared and handled,  is a nutritious part of a balanced nutrition. It is just a culturally relevant way of presenting two of the main sources of food in an interesting form.(fish, rice).

Question 6

i ate sushi and i have diareha?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning?: May be possible.  Usually will settle over several days.  Please see a doctor of doesn't and urgently if abdominal pain persistent vomiting or not taking fluids

Question 7

what is the half-life of iodine 131?

Accepted Answer

Long: Although you excrete most in your urine, feces, sweat... After 3 days, the rest remains in iodine avid tissue for  2-3weeks exposure to others after 1w safe, request you do not expose yourself for min 3-4 d after receiving dose.

Question 8

does iodine cure bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Bacterial vaginosis is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella vaginalis and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Per your info. You are taking flagyl. Iodine does not treat bv.

Question 9

does kale contain iodine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, kale: contains a high concentration of iodine.  If you are concerned about your iodine level please see your doc.  W/out proper guidance and lab work you can damage your thyroid.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

is iodine same as betadine?

Accepted Answer

Betadine: contains a small amount of iodine as it's active ingredient, and also contains several inactive ones.

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