Urine Halides (Iodine, Fluoride, & Bromine)

Iodine insufficiency is associated with "sub-clinical" thyroid deficiency, weight gain, loss of energy, goitre and impaired mental function. Iodine is also concentrated in breast tissue where it elicits anti-proliferative effects and protection against fibrocystic breast disease and cancer. Iodine and organic iodine compounds are also concentrated and secreted by the gastric mucosa, salivary glands and the cervix. This test is indicated for fatigue, immune response, thyroid function and oestrogen metabolism. Iodine status and metabolism are affected not only by iodine intake but also by the intake and retention of goitrogenic and antagonistic halides bromine and fluoride. Excessive intake of these halides can accumulate in tissues, displace iodine and compromise the production of thyroid hormones and the integrity of the thyroid and mammary glands. The Urine Halides test provides comprehensive assessment of iodine sufficiency and retention of antagonistic halides in a single test.