Iodine and arrhythmias? I searched the archives and did read thru this one which was very informative. [www.afibbers.org] I just got some labs back and my iodine (urine) was 7. The reference range is 34 to 525. My thyroid numbers were fine: T4Free=1.5 TSH =2.47 TH3 = 4.0 I added some kelp seasoning to my breakfast! The doc emailed me the results this weekend and may go get a supplement from him next week (and/or add some salt but I need to be a little careful there). But I am 3 months out from ablation. Afib/flutter/ coming and going recently. I am sure the iodine has been low for awhile but I wonder if it is contributing to it all along. I don't have any old tests to reference. Just thought I'd put out a fresh message asking for any info on iodine and afib. I have lugols drops here too... https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185511#msg-185511 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:58:51 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185551#msg-185551 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185551#msg-185551
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I searched the archives and did read thru this one which was very informative.

[www.afibbers.org]

I just got some labs back and my iodine (urine) was 7. The reference range is 34 to 525.

My thyroid numbers were fine:
T4Free=1.5
TSH =2.47
TH3 = 4.0

I added some kelp seasoning to my breakfast! The doc emailed me the results this weekend and may go get a supplement from him next week (and/or add some salt but I need to be a little careful there).

HI Betty, is TH3 FT3 correct? I personally had my two episodes when I stooped Thyroid supplementation but also DHEA.

But I am 3 months out from ablation. Afib/flutter/ coming and going recently. I am sure the iodine has been low for awhile but I wonder if it is contributing to it all along. I don't have any old tests to reference.

Just thought I'd put out a fresh message asking for any info on iodine and afib. I have lugols drops here too...
]]> Marco AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 25 May 2022 00:17:19 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185522#msg-185522 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185522#msg-185522
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Many thanks!]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 22 May 2022 17:51:55 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185520#msg-185520 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185520#msg-185520 www.facebook.com]]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 22 May 2022 17:44:09 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185519#msg-185519 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185519#msg-185519 bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 22 May 2022 14:03:46 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185516#msg-185516 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185516#msg-185516
He also says that something like 96% of the people he's tested are low.

Jimmy Bertram's (in the FB group) writings on it are also very good. The issue of iodine "releasing" stored bromine, causing a toxin reaction seems common. So controlling for this is important, as are the selenium and B vitamin co-factors. On selenium, I recall the test was an RBC selenium blood test and you want to be at the high end of the range. I've not done this test yet as my hair mineral analysis shows high selenium. I will do this test. I've also done the salt loading long before I knew of the bromine/bromide issue.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 22 May 2022 01:39:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185515#msg-185515 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185515#msg-185515 bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 22 May 2022 01:11:03 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185514#msg-185514 Re: Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185514#msg-185514
Dr. Brownstein is an integrative doc in Michigan. I respect his work. Our member Liz uses him. His book has a lot in it.

Per Brownstein, a 24 hour urine test is the appropriate test. All supplements are stopped for 3 days. A 50 mg iodine supplement is taken and then urine collected for 24 hours. Fluorine and Bromine can also be tested.

My understanding.

Fluorine/fluoride & bromine/bromide are halide ions that compete with iodine in the body. With sufficient iodine, the body can be purged of these. Excess bromine (which is ubiquitous as a fire retardant in clothes, carpet & furniture can be toxic). Hence a sea salt detox is suggested prior to and while taking the iodine, but to separate the salt water from the iodine by at least 45 minutes.

Per Brownstein the iodine must include iodine and iodide in a specific ratio. 40% iodine, 60% iodide.

Other cofactors include
selenium - test RBC and want at the high end.
various B vitamins including B1, B2, B3

Test is a 24 urine loading test. Lay off iodine for at least 3 days, then take 50 mg and collect urine for 24 hours. Can also test the same urine for fluoride and bromine.

Since I've had afib for 18 years, I've stepped in gently. I do take 25 mg iodine/day and have for several months. Have had a lot going on in my life so haven't done the testing yet. My morning temp has increased from the upper 96's to ~97.3 F. Evening from 97.8 ish to 98.3. So I think my thyroid is reacting to this. After starting iodine, it is normal for TSH to increase for some months, then drop. Jimmy Bertram (see FB reference below) has a post on this.

Here are some resources.

Dr. Brownstein's book: [drbrownstein.directfrompublisher.com]

Iodine supplements as recommended by Dr. Brownstein. [www.optimox.com]
Iodine loading 24 hour urine test. [www.hakalalabs.com]

Bromine detox

[truemedmd.com]

[jeffreydachmd.com]

FB group on iodine. Read the posts by Jimmy Bertram in the announcements section.

[www.facebook.com]

I would suggest reading the book as well as the announcements in the FB group. Getting a doc who knows about iodine to guide you would be appropriate.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 21 May 2022 22:36:40 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185511#msg-185511 Iodine and arrhythmias? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,185511,185511#msg-185511
[www.afibbers.org]

I just got some labs back and my iodine (urine) was 7. The reference range is 34 to 525.

My thyroid numbers were fine:
T4Free=1.5
TSH =2.47
TH3 = 4.0

I added some kelp seasoning to my breakfast! The doc emailed me the results this weekend and may go get a supplement from him next week (and/or add some salt but I need to be a little careful there).

But I am 3 months out from ablation. Afib/flutter/ coming and going recently. I am sure the iodine has been low for awhile but I wonder if it is contributing to it all along. I don't have any old tests to reference.

Just thought I'd put out a fresh message asking for any info on iodine and afib. I have lugols drops here too...]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 21 May 2022 17:06:38 +0000