DiscussedMetabolic
Iodine
What Huberman said
Huberman says the thyroid needs iodine to make thyroid hormone, that you don't need a whole lot, and that it can be supplemented through kelp, seaweed and kelp tablets. He says some people benefit from supplementing iodine.
Cautions he mentions
- If you are hyperthyroidal (make too much thyroid), that can be a problem; anytime you're manipulating levels of thyroid, you absolutely want to talk to your doctor.[1]
Safety notes from independent sources
- EFSA's summary table gives an adult upper limit for iodine of 600 micrograms a day from all sources. EFSA: Tolerable upper intake levels (2025)
- The iodine in seaweed and kelp varies widely. If you take antithyroid medicine, speak to your doctor before supplementing, and get medical advice first if you have thyroid disease. NIH ODS: Iodine
Where he said it
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“But iodine can be supplemented through things like kelp and seaweed and kelp tablets. ... Anytime you're talking about hormones or manipulating levels of thyroid, you absolutely want to talk to your doctor.”
How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone
Episode · 00:26:05 · 2021
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This page reports what Andrew Huberman has said. It isn’t medical advice and NSDR.co isn’t affiliated with Huberman Lab. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or have a health condition. Safety information