kelp - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

freakinforty · 04-20-2006, 05:49 PM

Anyone taking kelp (iodine) pills? Any side effects or benefits?

6foot3 · 04-20-2006, 07:24 PM

Kelp a seaseed has lots of Iodine and Potassium. Good for Goiter also. Nothing wrong in taking it....

elmhar · 04-21-2006, 09:21 AM

If you have a pre-existing thyroid disorder, go slow. Some studies show that excess iodine can worsen autoimmune thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto's & Graves. If one is hyperthyroid for any reason, extra iodine can exacerbate the situation.

Having said that, I think kelp is a healthful addition to most diets. In addition to the iodine, sea vegetables like kelp contain alginates that are helpful in binding nasty toxic substances & escorting them out of the body.

Best wishes.

ratboy83 · 05-14-2006, 06:15 AM

packed full of orgainc meinerals that help with nail and hair health. also seems to make both of these grow quicker as a positive side effect. the best thing i love about the stuff is that it is very inexpensive- you can pick up 250 tablets for about £2.50.

alex.

PBABY · 05-15-2006, 12:11 PM

I bought some this past weekend. That sluggish feeling I get during the day seems to be gone. Also, I noticed a slight change in my appetite. Yesterday, I ate 3 meals. Today, it has been the same so far-breakfast and lunch. No snacks. And like ratboy said-it's CHEAP. I got 100 capsules for $8. I only take one capsule a day (per the directions).