I see more and more men losing hair at the top of their scalps and women losing their eyebrows, and this is not due to genetics. This increased tendency is linked to a specific nutrient deficiency, which is also the root cause of most prostate, ovarian, breast, and uterine cancers. This deficiency results from two factors: the lack of this nutrient in the diet and the presence of ingredients in commonly consumed products and water that deplete it.
Even if you’re not currently losing hair, I strongly recommend reading this article because there is a point of no return. In men, this condition often starts at the crown of the head, in an area that is hard to notice until it progresses. Others might see it before you do, and by the time it’s advanced, it can be challenging to reverse. Prevention is always better than cure.
Today’s article highlights one of the most common and significant nutrient deficiencies affecting people. Dr. David Brownstein, author of different medical books, has received thousands of patients and discovered that more than 95% of them suffer from this deficiency. This is not only due to poor dietary intake but also caused by depletion from endocrine disruptors found in the water supply and various commonly consumed products.
Lack of Iodine Contributes to Hair Loss, Including Eyebrow Thinning in Women and Baldness in Men
Iodine is an essential mineral we need(we can’t create it). that plays a critical role in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland—a gland deeply linked to hair health. When the thyroid is disrupted, it can trigger significant hair issues. Beyond the thyroid, iodine is vital for every gland in the body and even for the optimal health of every cell. Understanding iodine’s role may offer insights into combating these common yet often overlooked problems.
According to NLM, today human iodine deficiency is, after iron, the most common nutritional deficiency in developed European and underdeveloped third-world countries.
When thyroid hormones are disrupted by iodine deficiency, they no longer regulate the hair follicles properly. This leads to shortened hair growth cycles, which means hair sheds faster and is less likely to regrow. Iodine deficiency isn’t just about not consuming enough iodine—it’s also about other environmental factors that interfere with its absorption and use.
This nutrient is an essential mineral that your body needs but cannot produce on its own. It plays a key role in the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate numerous bodily functions, including metabolism, energy levels, and, importantly, hair growth. When the body lacks adequate iodine, the thyroid gland become underactive, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, and hair loss—including the thinning of eyebrows.
But the solution is not only consuming natural salt from the sea because the problem is not precisely the lack of the nutrient but the depletion caused by bromide and fluoride. These two compounds, found in various everyday products, are known as halogens, just like iodine. Because they share similar chemical properties, they can compete with iodine in the body.
Studies have shown that high exposure to these halogens may disrupt thyroid function.
Bromide, commonly found in baked goods (as brominated flour), some sodas, and certain pesticides, can bind to iodine receptors, displacing iodine and preventing its proper use. Similarly, Fluoride and Chlorine, often added to drinking water and present in toothpaste, can inhibit the thyroid’s ability to absorb and utilize iodine effectively.
To counteract iodine depletion, reducing exposure to these compounds is essential. This includes choosing fluoride-free toothpaste, filtering tap water to remove fluoride, and avoiding products that contain brominated ingredients. Additionally, ensuring sufficient iodine intake through diet or supplementation with sea kelp may help restore iodine levels.
Fluor not only promote hair loss but reduces your IQ
The depletion of iodine caused by fluoride in drinking water cannot be fully resolved by simply filtering your water. Fluoride exposure can occur through multiple pathways, including consuming beverages and foods from restaurants or cafes, drinking sodas or sports drinks, or through skin absorption while swimming in chlorinated pools or taking showers.
This is particularly concerning because fluoride competes with iodine, undermining its critical role in regulating hormones. Over time, this disruption can lead to severe health consequences, including an increased risk of cancer, significant hormonal imbalances, and developmental issues such as reduced IQ levels in children.
After a precedent-setting 7-year legal battle in federal court, an historic ruling by the United States District Court of the Northern District of California has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take regulatory action to eliminate the “unreasonable risk” to the health of children posed by the practice of water fluoridation.
The Court finds that fluoridation of water at 0.7 milligrams per liter (“mg/L”) – the level presently considered “optimal” in the United States – poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children…the Court finds there is an unreasonable risk of such injury, a risk sufficient to require the EPA to engage with a regulatory response. Take a look at this article.
I have seen in Germany, in bio stores, brands offering water for babies to drink with 0.7 milligrams of fluoride—a compound that, by causing iodine deficiency, promotes diseases such as cancer in the glands. I’ve noticed people carrying heavy bottles of water, believing that the water they buy is healthier than tap water—when, in reality, it is the same trash.
Fluoride is a highly toxic substance that can cause a range of adverse health effects.
I rarely come across bottled water without fluoride. Even worse, many other beverages fail to disclose whether they contain fluoride. However, after reading all of this, what do you think about the product below that I just saw in the supermarket with Iodine and Fluoride ? Lol 🙂
