You suggest everyone treats as though hypothyroidism is present from the start. How do you know a reaction is not due to hyperthyroid instead of vitamin deficiency?

I very rarely see anyone with hyperthyroidism. People I work with usually have subclinical hypothyroidism or clinical hypothyroidism. Or they have what appears to be normal thyroid function, but it’s usually not optimal. The only time I see hyperthyroidism is if someone is taking thyroid medication and they start taking iodine and selenium. And then they start experiencing hyperthyroidism at that point. But then they just need to reduce the dosage of their thyroid medication.

And then if someone has normal thyroid function, taking just 50 mcg or 100 mcg of iodine isn’t going to cause hyperthyroidism. High doses can be a problem. Excess iodine over a long period of time may contribute to hyperthyroidism. But that’s why I don’t recommend massive doses. And then I make specific recommendations based on your test results. The doses I’m recommending are very safe. I’m recommending slightly above the daily recommended intake of these minerals. If you’re taking the daily recommended intake of iodide, or slightly above it, you’re not going to have any issues.