I've recently been supplementing iodine and strangely, my wavy/curly hair seems to be getting curlier?

Anyone else experienced something similar with iodine use?

I experienced a hospital stay taking iodine. Didn't know I had Hashimoto's hypothyroidism (and iodine isn't a good thing to have when you have THAT!).

couldn't tell ya...I'm in the camp of: NO one should supplement with iodine until they see their blood tests for TPO AB, FT4, FT3, TSI and iodine.

Deb, I take iodine and have not noticed that it changed my hair at all.

thanks Neanderpam and SilverEm, I take iodine for estrogen detox and fibrocystic breast problems. As far as I know, I've never had any thyroid issues but I asked the question here as I figured you all would be more experienced with the use of iodine.

Well, you can always get a TPO AB, Free T4, Free T3 and see if your thyroid is 'up to par' and if you have Hashimoto's.

I'm more used to seeing holistic pracs just give iodine 'instead of replacing the thyroid hormones' thinking that works in all cases.

When you have Hashimoto's, that's autoimmune and it kills off the thyroid....giving iodine would be like putting gas in a car with no motor and expecting it to run.

I would also think your doctor giving YOU iodine would TEST for your levels and also know that the thyroid, if ok, will 'uptake' that iodine and you have to be tested for THAT too, cuz it can 'make your thyroid slow and trigger hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism'.

What do they do when you have Graves hyperthyroidism? They give you RAI (radioactive iodine yes) to KILL the thyroid.

Iodine can be good or bad...but it's one of those things you might want to be tested for and levels rather then just 'taking it'.

In your case, the good might outweigh the bad for sure...and I know myself that I have to take some meds that have some really nasty side effects....you do what you HAVE to do...but you also need to know your levels as you are taking that and I'm hoping your doctor is doing that.

I thnk yes, iodine can change your hair as your body's store of toxic metals is depleted and your thyroid is supported.

Hair gets healthier, may thicken, get stronger, and stop falling out.

I don't know about curlier unless that's your healthy hair's natural texture.

I know that hypothyroid can change your hair texture and make it fall out. Never heard anything about making it more curly. You haven't changed hair care products?

Sorry I just saw these replies now:




You've pretty much hit on the nebulous thoughts that have been floating around my brain about this...thanks

No, my hair products have been all natural, organic and even home made for the last 4 years.