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Latest podcast: Demystifying iodine: Insights for thyroid and hormonal health

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Summary

In this episode, Emma Sutherland hosts Dr Miranda Myles, an integrative naturopath, clinical nutritionist, and acupuncturist, to discuss the complex topic of iodine in clinical practice. Miranda, a thought leader in women's health and fertility, shares her insights on iodine's role in thyroid function and its broader health implications.

This discussion explores iodine and its components, examining its biochemical transformation and role in thyroid hormone production, while highlighting the influence of environmental factors and dietary sources on iodine levels.

Miranda highlights patient demographics at risk for iodine deficiency and excess, offering practical guidelines for testing and prescribing iodine safely, while also addressing common myths, the nuanced relationship between iodine levels and thyroid health, and the importance of finding a balanced approach to iodine supplementation.

This episode provides valuable clinical pearls for healthcare practitioners aiming to optimise the prescribing and management of iodine.