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Iodine Absorption Test
Applying 2% Tincture of Iodine to your skin is an efficient and economical method of determining a metabolic deficiency of iodine. If the “brown” stain fades in 24 hours or less, it indicates that iodine is likely not sufficient to normalize thyroid hor-mone production. Even if you are taking thyroid hormone orally, low iodine can pre-vent your thyroid from functioning properly.
Directions
· In the office, apply a 3” spot of 2% Tincture of Iodine to inner forearm. · Expose to air until dry, so that it will not stain clothing. · Examine the spot every 2 hours. · Determine how many hours it took for the iodine spot to disappear completely. · Record results below. · Do not use if you have a known allergy to iodine. Optimum: Iodine Disappeared in __________hours. 24 hours or more
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