Iodine—An Overlooked and Underappreciated Extraordinary Nutrient

by Dr. Chris D. Meletis, ND, Executive Director of the Institute for Healthy Aging

The western world would be so much healthier if we simply paid attention to our fundamental nutritional status. Iodine deficiency is well-documented in medical literature, and its consequences can be catastrophic to one’s health if left unchecked. Dr. Meletis will discuss such trends, with specific focus on the use of iodine as a therapeutic tool in the pursuit of augmenting thyroid health, breast health and whole body wellness. This discussion will include how iodine deficiency became such a widespread problem, why it’s important to have sufficient iodine levels, how to test for iodine sufficiency, the link between thyroid disease and breast disease, and many other compelling points of clinical consequences, including ADHD and impact on one’s IQ.