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It is clear that the micro-nutrient iodine (as well as iron, magnesium and zinc) is a key essential element for the normal growth and development in all of the body’s organ and tissue systems.
In fact, iodine, in combination with the aforementioned minerals are often considered the best “hair growth minerals” you can take for healthy hair. And if you are currently experiencing hair loss, it may be a good idea to supplement with these, as hair loss can be one of the most common signs of a deficiency in iodine.
Iodine and Hair Loss
In regard to iodine and hair loss, we need to look at thyroid health. The thyroid gland relies on iodine to make the hormones necessary for the growth of healthy hair, teeth and bones. When we are deficient in this nutrient, the health of our hair can suffer, leading to hair weakness or total hair loss. Taking a safe nascent atomic iodine supplement may boost hair health and growth, and may event prevent or reverse hair loss.
Historically, farmers understood the relationship between iodine and the health of an animals coat. In fact, sheep farmers noticed that iodine-poor soils produced iodine-deficient plants, which in turn produced iodine-deficient sheep. And these sheep, consequently, produced the least amount (and poorest quality) of wool. It stands to reason that human beings are just as effected by iodine-poor soil and plants as animals are. And hair loss may be related to this decline.
Simply stated, iodine is a key element for hair strength and growth. While we may get some synthetic iodine in table salt, our body has a hard time assimilating it. Taking a nascent atomic, vegetarian form of iodine may prevent or reverse hair loss. There are even a few studies that support this evidence.
One 2001 study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, & Leprology desrcribed the use of iodine as a treatment for patients with alopecia (hair loss), and found hair re-growth in a number of patients.
Taking an Iodine Supplement for Hair Loss
Consider supplementing with a high-quality, nascent atomic iodine supplement, such as Detoxadine®. This form of nascent atomic iodine provides you with the recommended daily allowance of iodine in a bio-elemental nanocolloidal state.
Have you thought about taking iodine for hair loss? If so, how did it work out for you? Share your experience in the comments below.
~Dr. G
Recommended Reading:
- 8 Foods Rich in Iodine
- Iodine Supplements: The Four Best Kinds to Use
- The Health Benefits of Potassium Iodide
March 28th, 2011 at 3:55 am
Informative indeed,I agree to the results of Iodine to human body,
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March 14th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Thank you for sharing this great information. I use silica, zinc, and L-cysteine to strengthen my hair, but I never thought about supplementing with iodine. I eat sea vegetable and use unprocessed sea salt from Normandy. This, however, may not be enough to prevent hair loss.
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March 14th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Dang, I wish I would’ve known that iodine helps with hair loss back BEFORE I lost all my hair. Good info, nonetheless.
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March 11th, 2011 at 8:16 am
I am a 40 year old woman. I started taking 12 mg liquid iodine per day, using a product by Trophic. I was experiencing what I believe was very painful cicatrical allopecia although it was undiagnosed. My thyroid functions normally according to blood work. I quickly stopped losing my hair and the sheen and smooth texture came back. The pain subsided within a few weeks and then disappeared entirely. However, I began to read about iodine intoxication and wondered if I was taking too much so I dropped the dosage down to 6 mg every other day. It has been approximately one month and my symptoms are returning! I am very interested in the Detoxidine but I have a feeling it will be difficult to find in Canada. Any suggestions?
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