FFP LABORATORY
576 Upward Rd. Ste 8
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Toll Free: 877-900-5556
Fax: 828-697-9020
Email: ffp_lab@yahoo.com
Iodine Deficiency:
Iodine is an essential element. Although its main function is in the production of
thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland, other organs in the body have a need for
iodine in order to function normally. Several studies have demonstrated a
relationship between low iodine intake and fibrocystic disease of the breast (FDB),
both in women and laboratory animals. The minimum amount of iodine required for
control and prevention of FDB is equivalent to 0.1mg/kg body weight/day. For
example, for a 50 kg woman, the daily amount of iodine would be 5 mg. The thyroid
gland needs iodide to function properly. The original study done 80 years ago to
control goiter in adolescent girls used 9 mg iodide daily.
During the early 1900's, the iodine/iodide solution called Lugol solution was used
extensively, effectively and safely in medical practice, for both low activity and
above normal activity of the thyroid gland. The recommended daily intake for iodine
supplementation was 2 to 6 drops of Lugol solution containing 12.5 to 37.5 mg total
iodide. That amount was mentioned as lately as 1995 in a book on Pharmaceutical
Sciences. Several investigators have shown convincing evidence connecting
inadequate iodine intake and breast cancer. Japanese women living in Japan
consumed a daily average of 13.8 mg total elemental iodine and they experience one
of the lowest prevalence (risk) for breast, ovarian and uterine cancer. In the
1960's, one slice of bread in the USA contained the full RDA of 0.15 mg iodine. The
risk for breast cancer was then 1 in 20. Over the last 2 decades, iodine was
replaced by bromine in the bread making process. Bromine blocks thyroid function
and may interfere with the anticancer effect of iodine on the breast. Now, the risk
for breast cancer is 1 in 8 and increasing 1% per year.
The RDA limits for vitamins and minerals were established after World War II.
One of the last essential elements included in the RDA system was iodine,
established in 1980 and confirmed in 1989. The RDA for iodine was based on the
amount of iodine/iodide needed to prevent goiter, extreme stupidity and
hypothyroidism. The optimal requirement of the whole human body for iodine has
never been studied. Therefore, the optimal amount of this element for physical and
mental wellbeing is unknown. Based on demographic studies, the mainland Japanese
consumed an average of 13.8 mg daily and they are one of the healthiest people in
all countries.
Iodine Supplementation Protocol:
Physicians Guy Abraham, MD, David Brownstein, MD, and Jorge Flechas, MD, have
treated more than 4,000 patients with iodine supplementation. The protocol below
is suggested by their writings and lectures. We acknowledge with great
appreciation their pioneering research and generous contributions to the field of
Iodine Therapy.
The Iodine specialists have recently discovered it is essential to have the Iodine
Spot and 24-hour Loading Test before implementing iodine supplementation in order
to investigate the presence of a possible iodine absorption defect. Also if a patient
is going to start Iodine Therapy, it is highly recommended having a thyroid panel
test done as well. (TSH, T4 and Free T3)
Testing for Iodine Deficiency:
An Iodine Test can be ordered from FFP LABORATORY. You may call in as an
individual and order the test kit yourself. However the results can only be given to
a physician. If you do not have a physician that will accept your test results you may
request to use our Medical Director, Dr. Jorge Flechas M.D. With this information
pack you should receive the patient history forms to fill out in order to use Dr.
Flechas. Then the results will be sent to you with the option of a consult with Dr.
Flechas to go over your test results with you. Below is a list of tests and the prices
that are available to you.
Iodine Spot Test: $80.00
Iodine Loading Test: $80.00 (will need to order the pack of 4 Iodoral Tablets)
Iodine Spot and Loading Together: $ 117.00
(Recommended if you have never done Iodine Testing or are not on an Iodine
supplement) and (will need to order the pack of 4 Iodoral Tablets with this test)
Bromide Spot and Provocation Test: $125.00 ( Must ingest 1 teaspoon of Iodized
table salt with this test)
Heavy Toxic Metals Test: $103.00
Fluoride Spot and Loading: $150.00
Fluoride Spot Only: $75.00
Fluoride Load Only: $75.00
Iodoral Tablets: Pack of 4 Pills (required with all test) $2.50
* All of these test can be done with the same test kit and from the same urine
samples. You only need 1 kit to do these test.
*The test kits come with all the contents you need to take the test including a prepaid fed ex delivery package to send your samples back to us.
*If you have never done Iodine Testing before it is recommended that you do the
Iodine Spot and Loading test together the 1st time.
*Once we receive your urine samples we can have the Iodine test results to you
with-in 5-7 business days, 2 weeks for Bromide and Fluoride Results and 3-4 weeks
for Toxic Metals results.
*Once you receive your test results you may call Dr. Flechas office to set up for
your consult with him. There is no additional charge for this; it is included in the
price. He will consult with you only on the test results you have done with FFP Lab.
He cannot advise on additional medical issues.
If you have any questions concerning ordering the test, instructions, side effects,
or need to find a physician in your area please give us a call or email us at any time.
Thank you for your interest in our Iodine Testing. If you would like additional
information on Fluoride and the need for testing please contact us for an article on
Fluoride.
Here are some informative web sites that may be useful to you:
www.helpmythyroid.com (Dr. Flechas’ web site)
www.ffplab.org
(FFP LABORATORY)
www.fluoridealert.com
www.optimox.com
(Information on Fluoride)
(Dr. Guy Abraham’s web site)
www.drbrownstein.com ( Dr. David Browstein’s web site)
For ordering information on Iodoral Tablets you can call Flechas Family Practice:
(828) 684-3233
If you have any other questions on our services or would like additional information
please feel free to contact us at any time. Thank you for your interest in our Iodine
Testing.
FFP LABORATORY
Toll Free: 877-900-5556
Email: ffp_lab@yahoo.com