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Healthy and Harmful Halogens Iodine and Fluoride

Healthy and Harmful Halogens Iodine and Fluoride. LewRockwell.com Conference Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Center for Libertarian Studies Foster City, CA December 2, 2006 Donald W. Miller, Jr., M.D . Professor of Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Healthy and Harmful Halogens Iodine and Fluoride

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  1. Healthy and Harmful HalogensIodine and Fluoride • LewRockwell.com Conference • Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise • Center for Libertarian Studies • Foster City, CA • December 2, 2006 • Donald W. Miller, Jr., M.D. • Professor of Surgery • Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery • University of Washington School of Medicine

  2. Halogens Atomic Wt. Discovered Fluorine 19 1886 Chlorine 35 1809 Bromine 80 1826 Iodine 127 1811 Astatine 210 1940

  3. Halogens in War IodineBromineChlorineFluorideIodine Fluoride

  4. Elements that Compose the Human Body Chlorine Periodic Table of Elements Iodine

  5. Origin of Fluoridation

  6. Manhattan Project

  7. Edward Bernays

  8. Fluoride in Dr. Strangelove “Have you ever seen a commie drink a glass of water?” Capt. Jack D. Ripper

  9. Dental Fluorosis

  10. Cosmetic Correction of Fluorosis $14,000 later

  11. Lead, Fluoride and Arsenic Toxicity Maximum Contaminant Levels

  12. Manifestations of Fluoride Poisoning • Skeletal Fluorosis • Arthritis • Osteoporosis/Fracture • Crippling deformities • Neurotoxicity • Abnormal brain development • Alzheimer’s disease • Hypothyroidism

  13. Manifestations of Fluoride Poisoning • Increases risk for cancer • Osteosarcoma • Hepatocholangiocarcinoma • Early onset of puberty • Due to impaired melatonin production • Reduced male fertility

  14. Water Filters that Remove Fluoride Reverse Osmosis Distiller

  15. Water Fluoridation in U.S. Goal (Objective 21-9): Increase proportion of U.S. population served by fluoridated community water systems to 75 percent

  16. Iodine in Thyroid Hormones Iodine atom

  17. Actions of Triiodothyronine (T3) • Regulate cellular oxidation • Calorigenesis • Thermoregulation • Intermediary Metabolism • Necessary for protein synthesis • Promotes • Nitrogen retention • Glycogenolysis • Intestinal absorption of glucose and galactose • Lipolysis • Uptake of glucose by adipocytes

  18. Iodine Deficiency Disorders Goiter Mental Retardation Cretinism

  19. Reference Daily Intake(RDI) for Iodine According to the AMA, NIH National Research Council, Joint UN FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, and the EU IPCS RDI: 100-150 μg/day

  20. Worldwide Iodine Nutrition Median urinary iodine concentration of 100-199 ug/L with corresponding approximate iodine intake 150-299 ug/day International Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders. Current IDD Status Database, 2003

  21. Iodine Intake in Japan Iodine Intake 1950-1963: 13.8 mg/per capita/day (average 4.5 gm seaweed a day. Measured Iodine content 0.3mg/gm) Seaweed consumption in 2001: 14.6 gm (dry weight) Iodine Intake 2001: 43.8 mg If Iodine content the same (was not measured) Nutrition in Japan, 1964. Nutrition Section, Bureau of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan, March 1965

  22. NHANES I, 1971-741 NHANES III, 1988-911 NHANES 2000 Median 32.00 14.5 16.1 SE 0.6   0.3 0.7 1Hollowell, JE et al. Iodine nutrition in the United States. Trends and public health implications: Iodine excretion data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I and III (1971-74 and 1988-94). J Clin Endocrinol Metab 83:3401-3408. 1998. Iodine Intake in the United States Urinary iodine levels (µg/L) in the United States, age 6-74 Current Average Daily Intake of Iodine: 240 µg (0.24 mg) Iodine Intake in 1970s: 480 µg (0.48 mg) 320 161 145

  23. Health Comparisons: United States and Japan United States Japan Incidence of Breast Highest in World Lowest Cancer Life Expectancy77.85 years 81.25 years (48th/226 countries) (No. 6) Infant Mortality Rate 7.0 3.5 (deaths under age 1 per (Lowest in World) 1,000 live births)

  24. The Earth’s 3rd Atmosphere, from 2.2 Ga Oxygen Level in Atmosphere (Percent) 4.6 3.6 2.6 1.6 0.6 Billion Years Ago • Photosynthesis first done by Cyanobacteria: • 6CO2 + 6H2O → C 6H12O6 + 6O2 • Cyanobacteria are also the first life forms to tolerate and use……………………... IODINE

  25. Iodine as an Antioxidant Reactive Oxygen Species I-+ H2O2 HIO + OH- HIO + I- + H+I2 + H2O Kupper FC, et al. Iodine uptake in Laminariales involves extracellular, haloperoxidase-mediated oxidation of iodide. Planta 1998;207:163-171.

  26. Function of Iodine in Humans and Other Animals Thyroidal -- Organic • A Component of Thyroxine and T3 Extrathyroidal -- Inorganic • An Antioxidant • Triggers Apoptosis • Other • Detoxify chemicals and biological toxins • Anti-allergic, coat external proteins rendering them non allergic • Suppess auto-immunity • Strengthen immune system • Provide antisepsis in the stomach

  27. Iodine-Induced Apoptosis in Lung Cancer Iodine Sensitive Lung Cancer Cells Parent (unmodified) Lung Cancer Cells Zhang, L. et al. Nonradioactive Iodide Effectively Induces Apoptosis in Genetically Modified Lung Cancer Cells. Cancer Research 2003;63:5065-5072

  28. Effect of Iodine on Tumor Growth in Mice Genetically Modified Tumor Xenograft Controls Genetically Modified Tumor Xenograft with Iodine Zhang, L. et al. Nonradioactive Iodide Effectively Induces Apoptosis in Genetically Modified Lung Cancer Cells. Cancer Research 2003;63:5065-5072

  29. Organs with Iodine Concentrating AbilityVia the Sodium/Iodine Symporter Pump Stomach Mucosa Mammary Glands Salivary Glands Other:Ovaries Thymus Epidermis Choroid Plexus Articular, Arterial, and Skeletal Systems 125I total-body scintiscans 30 min 6 hr 20 hr Venturi S, et al. Role of Iodine in Evolution and Carcinogenesis of Thyroid, Breast and Stomach. Adv Clin Path 2000;4:11-17.

  30. In microgram (μg) amounts: In milligram (mg) amounts: In gram (g) amounts: For thyroid hormone Achieve optimal health Prevent (and treat) fibrocystic disease of the breast Prevent cancer Civil Defense Treat multiple diseases: dermatologic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, fungal The Real Truth on IodineDose-Related Benefits

  31. Different Kinds of Iodine • Inorganic, Nonradioactive (127I) • KI, SSKI, Lugol’s Solution, Iodoral, • Tincture of Iodine, Povidone-Iodine) • Organic • Endogenous • Thyroid hormones • Synthetic • Amiodarone • Radiocontrast media • Iopanoic acid, Meglumine Iotroxate, Propyliodone, etc. • (Inorganic) Radioactive Isotopes

  32. Forms of Inorganic, Nonradioactive Iodine • KI (Potassium Iodide) • A 130 mg tablet contains 100 mg of iodide • SSKI (Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide) • 38 mg/drop iodide (760 mg/ml) • 19 mg/drop in Tahoma Clinic’s SSKI Tri-Quench • Lugol’s Solution -- 5% iodine (I2) and 10% KI • 6.5 mg/drop blend of iodine and iodide (130 mg/ml) • Iodoral -- 5% iodine and 10% KI • One tablet = 12.5 mg blend of iodine and iodide

  33. Iodine Poisoning Ingested 15 gmof Iodine – 100,000 x the RDA of 0.00015 gm (150 μg) Serum Iodide level was 2,950 ug/dL (normal is 3.5 μg/dL with daily intake of 150 ug Iodine) Salivary Iodide Level 60,000 ug/dL (normal 105 μg/dL)

  34. Iodine in Dermatology Sporotrichosis Sterling JB, Heymann WR. Potassium Iodide In Dermatology: A 19th Century Drug for the 21st Century—Uses, Pharmacology, Adverse Effects, and Contraindications. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:691-697. Nodular Vasculitis Pyoderma Gangrenosum

  35. Fibrocystic Breast Disease Cyst Fibrous tissue Epithelial and apocrine hyperplasia Elemental Iodine, I2, more effective than Iodide, I- Ghent WR, Eskin BA, Low DA, Hill LP. Iodine Replacement in Fibrocystic Disease of the Breast. Can J Surg 1993;36:453-460.

  36. Iodine Prevents Breast Cancer Animal Studies Reduces incidence in rats given carcinogens Human Studies Kills cancer cells grown in vitro Absorbed by cancer-prone ductal epithelium Epidemiological Studies Increased incidence with goiter Lower incidence in people who eat seaweed and fish

  37. The Iodine Project Hypothesis: Whole body sufficiency of iodine requires mg (12.5 mg), not μg (150 μg ) daily amounts Principle Investigators Guy Abraham MD, 1997: Optimox Corp., Torrance, CA Jorge Flechas MD, 2000 (1,000 pts.): Flechas Family Practice, Hendersonville, NC David Brownstein MD, 2003 (3,000 pts.): Center for Holistic Medicine, West Bloomfield, MI Iodine Loading Test Take 50 mg iodine, urine collected for 24 hours Less than 90 % excretion indicates iodine insufficiency

  38. Health Benefits of mg-Dose Iodine at 100x the RDI • Feel Healthier • Sense of Well-Being • Lifting of Brain Fog • Increased Energy – Achieve More in Less Time • Feel Warmer in Cold Environments • Need Less Sleep • Regular Bowel Movements • Improved Skin Complexion • Strengthens Immune System • Prevents Cancer • Blocks 131I Absorption from Radioactive Fallout

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