Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It

Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, by David Brownstein M.D., 5th Edition, 2014 Iodine is the most misunderstood nutrient. After 17 years of practicing medicine, I can say that it is impossible to achieve your optimal health if you do not have adequate iodine levels. I have yet to see any item that is more important to promoting health or optimizing the function of the immune system than iodine. Learn what forms of iodine you need and why there is not enough iodine in salt.