A Comprehensive Review of the anti-cancer actions of iodine.

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, clinical nutritionist, cancer coach, and retired pharmacist.

Iodine, an essential trace element, has garnered significant attention for its potential anticancer properties. This blog post delves into iodine's anticancer activity, its mechanisms, other health benefits, cancers at higher risk due to deficiency, interactions with medications, top food sources, potential side effects of excess iodine, testing methods, and supplement sources.

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Anticancer Activity of Iodine

Research has shown that iodine exhibits significant anticancer effects, particularly in breast cancer. Molecular iodine has been found to diminish proliferation and invasive potential and activate the immune response in mammary cancer xenografts. Iodine induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) and inhibits angiogenesis (formation of new blo...