[–] BGAIN 4 points -3 points 1 point (+1|-4) ago
Here's a hint:
Iodine deficiency causes cretinism which is related to autism, retardation, senility. 98% of Americans are iodine deficient. Iodine is a necessary nutrient, while being a chemical element which can't be patented, meaning iodine deficiency will only be downplayed in relationship to any medical conditions it creates as there is no money in it, and trillions of dollars researching false leads.
[–] daskapitalist [S] 1 point 6 points 7 points (+7|-1) ago
Isnt iodine usually added to salt, which people consume in large quantities?
[–] iloveyourgoo ago
It is added to table salt however there is no standard amount for it to be considered "iodized", batches are often uneven and the form of iodine in table salt not only isn't the easiest for our bodies to absorb but it also evaporates with time/air/humidity. So if you've had that container of salt for awhile, chances are good there isn't much benefit. More important is that lighter elements like Bromine, Chlorine and Flourine are more easily taken up by the body and are in a LOT of our foods etc. I've spent a good deal of time looking at the scant information available and it paints a bleak picture. Iodine appears to be extremely important for a number of our bodies systems. It appears that other animals are also susceptible to taking in lighter elements over the Iodine so our best best is supplementation and sea vegetables in the diet.
[–] GreatDrok 5 points 7 points 12 points (+12|-5) ago
As expected, genes, not vaccines. Lets see how the anti-vaxxers spin this. You know what though? In a funny way it is the fault of vaccines because fewer children die from easily prevented diseases so we get more kids with ASD. Not a good reason to stop vaccinating your kids though.
[–] RedditisPropaganda31 3 points 0 points 3 points (+3|-3) ago
Wrong. MMR vaccine causes autism. CDC Fraud.
[–] smifft ago
Even Batman Batmans Batman
[–] daskapitalist [S] 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
Just like cancer. We're not all dying from diseases, wars, and starvation anymore, so we live long enough to show symptoms of genetic flaws and uncontrolled cellular division.
[–] GreatDrok 1 point 5 points 6 points (+6|-1) ago (edited ago)
Cancer is a good example since we can key the immune system against cancer cells allowing it to kill them and leave healthy cells alone. There have now been several cases of immunotherapy causing complete remission of metastasised cancer and what else is immunotherapy? Vaccination.
[–] BGAIN 3 points -2 points 1 point (+1|-3) ago
Iodine being antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial and a necessary human element boosts the immune system while destroying everything that causes cancer, or is this to easy!
[–] Gamio 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
You know viruses have been known to tinker with genes? Not suggesting there is a connection between vaccines its just viruses are very well known to have effects on individual genes.
All you ever have to tell someone who is anti vax is to look up congenital rubella, there is evidence that the rubella virus tinkers with genes responsible for producing a protein that suppresses tumors. If a vaccination is somehow responsible for unintentionally editing a gene or whatever it should be looked into, still as you say its not a good enough reason to stop vaccinating children, looking at congenital rubella and how badly it could fuck up your grand kids is more than enough reason to vaccinate.
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[–] BGAIN 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
No spin necessary, Iodine being antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial and a necessary human element boosts the immune system while destroying everything that causes cancer, or is this to easy.