Question: My husband recently had a heart attack. Because of a previous problem with hepatitis C (which he miraculously no longer has any trace of), he is afraid of iodine. Since his liver shows absolutely no trace of the former disease, is there still a problem?





Dr. Brownstein's Answer:

Why is he afraid of iodine? Tell him it is not a scary product at all! Iodine has an enterohepatic circulation, which means that when you ingest iodine and it is absorbed into the bloodstream, part of it is absorbed into the liver. My partners and I have found iodine therapy a wonderful treatment for those with liver disease. In fact, we have seen positive antibodies to hepatitis viruses decline and become negative with a holistic approach that includes iodine therapy.

Remember, the best results with iodine therapy occur by checking your levels before beginning therapy. For optimal results, I suggest working with a healthcare practitioner knowledgeable about iodine.