Controversial new research shows a possible link between iodine consumption and thyroid autoimmunity. Could the mineral we’ve understood as beneficial for the thyroid actually be part of the problem? I’m joined by Dr. Alan Christianson, a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, to talk about his research into iodine and how he helps his patients reset their thyroid through diet.   About Dr. Alan Christianson Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet and the Metabolism Reset Diet. Dr. Christianson has featured on countless media appearances including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American College of Thyroidology.   In This Episode Some of the new findings of thyroid research [3:15] How much iodine the average person needs [5:30] Where you can get iodine from [7:15] How your personal care products might have unhealthy levels of iodine [11:30] Why removing gluten and dairy might improve your thyroid function [17:00] How too much iodine negatively impacts our health [18:30] What you need to know about iodine and breast health [25:00] What can help someone with thyroid disease [33:00] How Intermittent Fasting impacts thyroid disease [41:00]   Links & Resources Use Code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off Magnesium Use Code VITAMIND for 10% Off Vitamin D Free Gift: Watch Invisible Iodine Find Dr. Alan Christianson Online Follow Dr. Alan Christianson on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 84: Ketogenic Hacks With Dr. Lisa Olszewski Episode 77: Find Your Purpose With Dr. Meghan Walker Episode 64: Heal Your Emotional Eating With Tricia Nelson