Changexpert
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My hair elements test result came back today and I am just amazed at the result.
Selenium and iodine levels were through the roof. Iodine was 28 ug/g (0.25-1.8) and selenium was 31 ug/g (0.7-1.2). This definitely explains why my hair loss has never stopped. I have not been supplementing AT ALL with iodine or selenium for past 3 months.
As expected, aluminum and mercury levels were high as well, which would contribute to gut dysbiosis and sulfur sensitivity I have. Also, my lithium level was undetectable, so I might benefit from taking lithium (need to do more research on this).
I am just clueless where the selenium and iodine came from. I have not been eating seafood recently or any nuts, especially Brazilian nuts. None of my supplements contain iodine anymore. I did take Centrum Adult Multivitamin that contains 150 mcg of iodine, but that's same as recommended daily value. The last time I tried one drop of Lugol's solution was back in September, almost 7 months ago. I do have hypothyroid currently, which would partially explain elevated levels of iodine, but not selenium.
I can definitely see why my hair loss never refused to stop for past few months. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to treat this condition. Please let me know if you have suggestions or studies that would direct me to right path. Thanks in advance!
Selenium and iodine levels were through the roof. Iodine was 28 ug/g (0.25-1.8) and selenium was 31 ug/g (0.7-1.2). This definitely explains why my hair loss has never stopped. I have not been supplementing AT ALL with iodine or selenium for past 3 months.
As expected, aluminum and mercury levels were high as well, which would contribute to gut dysbiosis and sulfur sensitivity I have. Also, my lithium level was undetectable, so I might benefit from taking lithium (need to do more research on this).
I am just clueless where the selenium and iodine came from. I have not been eating seafood recently or any nuts, especially Brazilian nuts. None of my supplements contain iodine anymore. I did take Centrum Adult Multivitamin that contains 150 mcg of iodine, but that's same as recommended daily value. The last time I tried one drop of Lugol's solution was back in September, almost 7 months ago. I do have hypothyroid currently, which would partially explain elevated levels of iodine, but not selenium.
I can definitely see why my hair loss never refused to stop for past few months. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to treat this condition. Please let me know if you have suggestions or studies that would direct me to right path. Thanks in advance!