Iodine for hair growth

**~~evampr18~~** · October 15th, 2010, 11:30 PM

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**Barniie** · October 15th, 2010, 11:33 PM

I've heard that before - will be trying

**Igor** · October 15th, 2010, 11:45 PM

Iodine
Trace mineral, meaning that the body needs it in only very low doses. This essential mineral helps regulate thyroid hormones, which means it takes part in the energy regulation of cells and the chemical building blocks that create and maintain cells. It is necessary to regulate and produce thyroid hormones and prevents dry hair, greying and hair loss. Salt for human consumption is often fortified with iodine and is referred to as iodized salt
Recommended daily intake is 150 micrograms of iodine per day for both men and women. However the daily FDA intake recommendation may be 100 x too low
Warnings: Pregnant women should take a lower dose as it can interfere with the foetus’ thyroid

**Konstifik** · October 16th, 2010, 02:17 AM

That sounds very interesting! I wonder where to find iodine....

**aenflex** · October 16th, 2010, 08:28 AM

Never heard that before, sounds interesting. I don't think you are insane, when compared to the things we all have tried in order to increase growth and all. I'll never forget the 1st time I read that people were using Monistat. I about fell off my chair and promptly went and bought some

If you do try this it would be nice if you tracked your progess and shared your routine/frequency with the rest of us

**BeatlesFanGirl** · October 16th, 2010, 08:33 AM

Sounds interresting, and recently I'd love to get a good advice that stimulates hair growth... But i have to avoid iodine due to my hyperthyroid. :S

**jojo** · October 16th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Was just going to say people with thyroid problems should avoid iodine, also anybody using this please be careful as by adding extra iodine into your diet can induce hyperthyroidism and goiters and may even trigger autoimmune problems; personally and ive my nurses hat on here for the sake of faster growing hair (if it works) risking your health isn't worth it!

I have hypothyroidism and its horrible!

**RitaCeleste** · April 21st, 2011, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by jojo

Was just going to say people with thyroid problems should avoid iodine, also anybody using this please be careful as by adding extra iodine into your diet can induce hyperthyroidism and goiters and may even trigger autoimmune problems; personally and ive my nurses hat on here for the sake of faster growing hair (if it works) risking your health isn't worth it!

I have hypothyroidism and its horrible!

I was under the impression a lot of goiters were created these days by eating a lot of processed foods made with plain salt rather than iodized salt? Lots of sites recommend natural sea salt and kelp to help with low thyroid functioning. Using iodized salt is very important to keeping your thyroid functioning normally. Some people have found they need the natural iodine in sea salt instead. Now as I've said before, if my hair started to grow faster than 1/2 inch per month, I'd be at the doctors wanting to know what was wrong!!! Rapid hair growth is a symptom of an over-active thyroid. My thyroid is pretty normal thanks in large part to using iodized salt. If I had a problem with cold hands and feet yet had plenty of fat in my diet, the first thing I would go out and buy is sea kelp with natrual iodine in it. In the past this has balanced me without any harm or insane hair growth. I know people are always looking for quicker hair but really if it is growing that fast, someone should see a doctor, its not normal and something could be wrong.

**Finchen** · May 4th, 2011, 07:11 PM

*Subscribing to this thread*

I have started using Lugol's Iodine on my scalp today, but I diluted it with water as I don't want to have a yellow scalp. I have used 30ml of water + 20 drops of Iodine and filled it in a mist bottle. The quantity should last for 2-3 applications. Will update in a few weeks.

**FullMoonTrim** · August 27th, 2011, 08:33 PM

I'm subscribing to this thread too!! Very interesting information and I would love to see what kind of results people have.
I have Lugols iodine that I have been painting on my skin for a few months (a few times a week). I have also been using vitamineral green (internal greens product) with kelp in it.
I am going to make a mixture using the iodine to apply topically. I will add it to castor oil and apply it to my scalp (especially where it seems to be thinning in the front).
I will also try adding Arnica Oil to my hair, I just heard about it from a woman whose German hairstylist has been using it forever for hair growth! I can't wait!