How Breast & Prostate Cancer are Linked to an Iodine Problem
According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer is one leading cause of cancer death for men, as breast cancer is for women. There is a relationship between iodine deficiency and cancer, including breast and prostate cancer.
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Iodine History
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In the 1820s, iodine was used successfully to treat infections. After World War II, iodine use for its therapeutic effect was stopped due to a report based on a rat study.
Iodine Requirements of Prostate
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Holistic doctors say iodine plays a role in prostate cancer prevention and treatment. The prostate utilizes the elemental form of iodine.
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Iodine Requirements of Breasts
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Iodine plays a role in breast cancer prevention and treatment. Breast cancer statistics of Japanese women who ingest more iodine than is RDA recommended have low cancer rates when compared with U.S. women.
Iodine Deficiency Problems
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The ability of the body to use iodine is hindered by ingesting bromine, fluoride and chlorine found in processed food, beverages, toothpaste and fluoridated water.
Iodine Sources
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Sources include seaweed and iodized salt, though iodized salt contains a very small iodine amount and also contains chloride, which can prohibit the absorption of iodine. Iodine supplements are available over the counter.
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