Iodine helps with the thyroid. Lots of people in America are lacking it, but most people in Europe aren’t. We used to have Iodine in our American bread, but the government replaced it with some ingredient that starts with a b that slows down the thyroid. Wonder why Americans are getting so fat? Hint: It’s not because we’re lazy and eat too much. Those factors play a role too, but also think about the stuff that is in what we consume/drink. Flouride is in our drinking water, which slows down the thyroid, and soy, which is found in other products also is not good for the thyroid.