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Salt Loading Protocol for Possible Bromide Side Effects

Orthoiodosupplementation induced and increased mobilization of bromine from
storage sites, with increased urinary excretion of bromide. --Guy Abraham, MD

Certain iodine-literate doctors feel the bromide excreted by iodine therapy
can be eliminated more efficiently by the chloride present in mineral-rich
unprocessed sea salt. The salt is added to water in a specific way. Eating
salty food is not effective. Table salt is only used in an emergency.

Many iodine takers found the Salt Loading Protocol devised by Dr. William
Shevin (and presented at the February '07 Iodine Conference) to be
effective in eliminating the side effects such as bromide sedation, acne,
brain fog, brassy taste, mouth sores, frontal headache or other symptoms
which occur in a small percentage of patients.

* 1/4 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water. Follow immediately
with 12-16 oz pure water.


* Repeat in 30-45 minutes if needed. May repeat again until copious
urination begins.


* Observe subjective response (usually within several hours).


* Iodine Investigation Project participants have found 1/2 teaspoon salt
dissolved in the recommended amount of water works faster than the
1/4 teaspoon dosage.


* Pulse dosing of iodine has often helped our participants with detox
symptoms: taking a two day break from iodine supplementation as needed
seems to enhance the kidneys' ability to excrete bromide. These are only our
observations as educated patients. Consult your own physician about your
particular iodine regimen.

No consensus exists on how important the salt loading may be to an iodine
therapy strategy if the patient does not have adverse symptoms.

Be sure to ask your doctor before implementing salt loading or any medical
strategy.