Question: I have hypothyroidism but was told years ago that I had an allergy to iodine. Will consuming iodine in foods or iodine tablets cause an allergic reaction?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Most likely, you have an allergy to radioactive iodine. That does not mean that you have an allergy to inorganic, non-radioactive iodine. The inorganic, non-radioactive iodine is the iodine that I recommend.
An allergy to inorganic iodine is very rare. For the best results with iodine therapy, work with a healthcare practitioner who is knowledgeable about iodine.
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