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Can use potassium iodide for reversal of atherosclerosis?by Joy
ANSWER: So far, human or experimental studies on animals have postulated the interaction between iodine deficiency and high cholesterol levels, that is a contributing factor for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases. Thus, high levels of total cholesterol, LDL and HDL have been noticed in people with iodine deficiency. Once the deficiency was treated, remarkable changes in the lipid profile were also noted. As you may probably see, iodine interferes in the oxidation phase of atherosclerosis due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative and anti-microbial activities. At this phase, there are present many lipid elements and other from oxidative stress. Potassium iodide is the supplemental form or iodide, which is given to saturate the thyroid before the radioactive iodide (131-I) is applied for therapeutic or diagnostic purpose. With regards to supplement form of iodide: 1. If you are at risk for developing iodide deficiencies, you can take the iodide supplement, most of which contain potassium. However, you need to talk to your doctor for the right dosage and for how long you should take it according to your body needs. Do not exceed 1100 mcg per day as it worsen your situation and have side effects; the optimal amount of iodine that a man body needs is 150 mcg, and a female needs aroug 120 mcg per day; while children 70 to 150 mcg and infants 50 to 60 mcg). 2. There are some foods that are rich in iodine, where iodized salt is the most commonly used. Attention: Always keep your iodized salt in a tight-lid container as iodide is evaporative and, at the end, you will have only salt and not iodine. You may find iodine as iodide in foods, such as fish or vegetables that grow in soils enriched with iodine. Dr.Alba |