text: support requested, help! at Iodine Supplementation Support by VWT Team, topic 2194505
  support requested, help!
  support requested, help! 5D 6 years ago 1,233
  Hi, guys. I have been taking SSKI at 1 gram for the last few days. It feel much more mellow and I am experience a lot less side effects in comparison with nascent or Lugol's 50mg - 300mg. I've really enjoyed that.
  However, I have a few questions. First off, does Iodide still detox bromine and fluoride? (I would think it would, but I'm surprised to have a lot less 'detox' reactions at such high levels.)
  And my second questions is concerning hair loss. I've been experiencing notably more hair loss since starting Iodine therapy. I've heard some say it's because of bromine leaving your body. I've also heard the large dosages of Iodine cause this alone.
  Lastly, where does this forum stand on achieving Iodine sufficiency? How long does it take to remove all the fluoride and chlorine etc.. And replace it?
  Re: support requested, help! trapper/kcmo 6 years ago 1,275 R
  This is a reply to # 2,194,505
  the process of halogen balancing supplementation is ongoing due to persistent and ubiquitous contamination of the environment.
  i have been supplementing since the forum began and i currently take about 1200mg of Iodide every morning. when my environment changes, my dose changes. i doubled my dose when the wife bought a new couch and mattress.
  Re: support requested, help! needtobreathe 6 years ago 1,123
  This is a reply to # 2,194,526
  1200 mg!! That's quite an impressive dose. How long did it take you to build up to that?
  Re: support requested, help! trapper/kcmo 6 years ago 1,093
  This is a reply to # 2,194,531
  anyone can take a gram of iodide, first dose.
  Re: support requested, help! Newport 6 years ago 1,295 R
  Dunno how much I take in daily now. Essentially SSKI is the basis of all my food and drink now. My Espresso machine gets 3 drops per liter of water. Milk gets one drop per liter moments after I open it. Beans are soaked in SSKI water, Yogurt is made with Milk that had SSKI added. Bread is made with lots of SSKI since it aids the good yeast.. oh and I add SSKI to IMAM+ several times a day..
  Unsure of how many drops of SSKI I get each day but I do know most have been converted into a much more potent form by the critters I feed..
  Re: support requested, help! needtobreathe 6 years ago 1,169
  Wow! I've only gotten up to 400 mg or so of SSKI in one day. It makes me jumpy and anxious in such large doses :(
  SSKI does detox bromine and fluoride quite well. I've had stronger detox reactions from SSKI than I have from taking Iodoral alone.
  As for the hair loss, the only thing that comes to mind is that being a detox symptom. I've read Iodine can displace heavy metals, so a good chelating formula might be of help. You may also want to take more anti-oxidants, such as Vitamin C. I take up to 6,000- 10,000 mg a day, depending on my needs.
  After digging through VWT testimonials, I've read that sufficiency can take YEARS, even taking 100mg a day. This is especially true if you were majorly deficient before.
  Re: support requested, help! NuttierThanFruitcake 6 years ago 1,184
  This is a reply to # 2,194,528
  Heck, I've already had almost 5 grams just today. Yep, based on how many drops my own dropperful contains, it was 4860mg.
  I developed an infection. I did IMAM for two days, then things stopped up.
  So this morning I had a full bottle of magnesium.
  After I crapped my brains out I started in on the SSKI .
  I look terrible. But I feel good. It's so weird. My immune system is kicking in wonderfully. Eyesight, hearing, vertigo, and sinuses are actually all open and clearing wonderfully despite the horrible redness and swelling and low-grade fever.
  Hey, despite everything, I still have to take care of the family. Nobody takes care of me.
  Still have to shop for family, be there for THEM, and now have added responsibilities. Neither one retains the right to research for their own health. So I'm the person to rely upon.
  Re: support requested, help! 5D 6 years ago 1,121
  This is a reply to # 2,194,548
  Thanks for the detailed reply, needtobreathe! and trapper!
  5 grams? Wow you have to be an SSKI superhero! Have you noticed any added benefit from dosing this high?
  Re: I'll speak for Trapper wombat 6 years ago 1,404
  This is a reply to # 2,194,566
  He is one of the smartest people I've ever met in my life. He doesn't miss a thing, is capable of logic, critical thinking and even has an imagination. He can tell a story, and make it entertaining.
  He's also a handsome feller:)
  I'm sure that this was all true prior to iodine. True-er now though, I suspect :)
  Re: I'll speak for Trapper NuttierThanFruitcake 6 years ago 1,151
  This is a reply to # 2,194,570
  We are all EXTREMELY blessed to have Trapper here.
  Re: I'll speak for Trapper grizz 6 years ago 1,181
  This is a reply to # 2,194,582
  I suffered with asthma for 30 years, and I credit Trapper for my cure at long last, with his high dose recommendation of SSKI !
  Details of the connection between the lungs and high doses of SSKI here- see asthma:
  Trappers advice that "High Doses of Iodine makes everything better" is proven to be true in my life. Which would I rather buy? $250 for a tiny Dulera inhaler that only lasts a few months, or $80 for a 4 oz bottle of SSKI that will last for more than a year.