Iodized Salt: Frequently Asked Questions

A recent French study with humans showed that approximately 92% of the iodine was absorbed. These data suggest that the bioavailability of iodine is very high and that iodized salt is an excellent delivery method.

• Answer: The iodine in iodized salt will produce a yellow tint to the pool water and cause the electrolytic cell to deteriorate.

No. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) was established (150 ug/day) with one goal in mind: to prevent goiter and cretinism. The RDA for iodine has been successful at combating goiter and cretinism; however, the RDA is woefully inadequate in preventing many other thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's disease, and enlarged thyroid.

Non-Iodized Q. Why is shelf life 2 months? Others list upto 4 years. A . We don't use artificial preservatives. This is one way we assure the alder smoked salmon you receive is truly fresh.

Most persons do well with one teaspoon of salt or Breathe.ease to a pint of water. This is called isotonic. Isotonic means same salt mix as in your blood. If the solution is too salty, may burn and dry the nose out. If not salty enough may burn too. With salt, you can add a pinch of baking soda to make the solution less acid. With Breathe.ease you don't need to add any product. You can try making the solution more salt by gradually decreasing the amount of water. ...

The jury is still out as to the best concentration of salt solution to use. Currently hypertonic saline (one example is ENTsol) does pull excess mucus out of swollen tissues and my patients appreciate the relief. Many patients do well on one teaspoon salt to a pint of water. We use non iodized because some persons are sensitive to the iodine. ENTsol is nice because there is no silica in the product and the acidity is balanced.

No. --------------------- Source : Salt Your Way to Health, David Brownstein, M.D., www.drbrownstein.com I heard Dr. Brownstein speak at the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions Conference in November. Amazing man, amazing lecture. If you or anyone you know have thyroid problems, I highly recommend his book, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders. Order online or 1-888-647-5616. Dr. Brownstein says that he is yet to see any item that is more important to promoting health or optimizing the function of the immune system than iodine. ...

It is best that you use non-iodized salt because iodized salt affects the nasal mucosa and tiny cilia. You can get non-iodized salt and baking soda at any supermarket. 6.

Iodized Salt may give the product a slightly bitter flavor.

Today, everybody is afraid of salt because doctors constantly warn us that too much salt causes hypertension. But doctors do not inform us that our blood is mostly salt water, and that too little salt can make us sick. The average healthy adult needs about 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. I prefer plain (non-iodized) sea salt, because sea salt has more trace elements (like iodine) than land salt, and because we only need iodine in very small amounts. ...