Summary: <p>Today, we're going to talk about the signs and symptoms of iodine deficiency. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Many people have low iodine. You're likely iodine deficient unless you consume shellfish, seaweed, sea kelp, or vegetables grown on the coast. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The level of iodine in your body really depends on the level of iodine in the food you eat and the soil it's grown in. </p> <p><br></p> <p>If you're deficient in iodine, you could end up with a hypothyroid condition. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The top symptoms of hypothyroidism include:</p> <p> • Swelling in the lower part of the neck</p> <p> • Difficulty losing weight </p> <p> • Dry hair and dry skin </p> <p> • Thinned hair </p> <p> • Constipation</p> <p><br></p> <p>Overlooked signs of an iodine deficiency: </p> <p>1. Estrogen dominance. Iodine helps regulate estrogen and helps prevent estrogen dominance. It also supports detoxification. </p> <p><br></p> <p>2. High cortisol levels. Iodine helps normalize cortisol levels.</p> <p><br></p> <p>3. A hypothyroid condition. Hypothyroidism can cause the cholesterol in your body to be elevated but unusable for making vitamin D, cell membranes, and bile.</p> <p><br></p> <p>4. Side effects when consuming soy products. Iodine helps buffer the estrogen effects of consuming soy products.</p> <p><br></p> <p>5. Hashimoto's. You still need iodine if you have Hashimoto's, but not excess iodine. You may also need selenium, zinc, vitamin D, and myo-inositol. </p>
