Moderate-HighGBS: 72 (Moderate-High Risk)toxicity

Iodine Protocol (Lugol's/Iodoral)

Developer: Guy Abraham, David Brownstein, others

3-6 months loading, ongoing maintenance

Protocol Overview

High-dose iodine supplementation to achieve whole-body sufficiency and displace toxic halides (fluoride, bromide, chlorine). Controversies exist about optimal dose.

Conditions Treated

Iodine deficiency

thyroid dysfunction

fibrocystic breast disease

detox support (bromide displacement)

Protocol Steps

Testing: 24-hour urine iodine loading test (optional but recommended by protocol doctors)

Start low: 6.25-12.5mg iodine/iodide daily (half tablet Iodoral 12.5mg or 2 drops Lugol's 5%)

Companion nutrients (essential): Selenium 200-400mcg, Magnesium 400-800mg, Vitamin C 2-3g, B-complex (especially B2, B3), unrefined salt

Increase gradually: Every 1-2 weeks increase by 6.25-12.5mg if tolerated

Target dose: 12.5-50mg daily (some protocols go higher, controversial)

Salt loading: If detox symptoms (bromide detox causes acne, brain fog, rashes), do salt loading - ½ tsp unrefined salt in water, repeat 3-4x daily

Detox symptoms: Common in first weeks (halide detoxification), manage with salt loading and patience

Duration: 3-6 months to achieve sufficiency, then reduce to maintenance (12.5-25mg)

Monitoring: Thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4) every 3-6 months, iodine loading test to confirm sufficiency

Caution: Hashimoto's patients may need lower doses and closer monitoring

Key Resources

Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It by David Brownstein, "The Iodine Crisis" by Lynne Farrow, Iodine Project research

Contraindications & Risks

Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's (controversial - some improve, some worsen), iodine allergy (rare), need monitoring

Important Notes

Western medicine uses RDA of 150mcg, iodine doctors recommend 12.5-50mg (100x higher). Based on Japanese seaweed intake (~13mg/day). Displaces bromide (fire retardants, pesticides). Companion nutrients are critical. Brownstein treated 5000+ patients. Thyroid controversy: helps some Hashimoto's, worsens others. Start low, monitor thyroid labs.

Key Supplements & Herbs in This Protocol

Supplements

Iodine Selenium

Critical Safety Warning

This protocol is documented for educational purposes only. The Gabriel Bullshit Score (GBS) of 72 reflects significant institutional response and controversy. Some alternative health protocols have resulted in serious harm or death.

Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any treatment. Do not delay or forego proven medical care.

Quick Overview

Evidence LevelModerate-High

GBS Score72 / 100

Categorytoxicity

DeveloperGuy Abraham, David Brownstein, others

Duration3-6 months loading, ongoing maintenance

About GBS Score

The Gabriel Bullshit Score reflects the magnitude of institutional response, controversy, and documented concerns. Higher scores indicate greater institutional pushback, not necessarily inefficacy. This is a research tool, not medical advice.

Research Notes

10 protocol steps

4 conditions addressed

1 key resources

1 contraindications

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