Some practitioners recommend a standard adult dose of 12.5mg of iodine daily, including for those suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or Graves disease. It makes more sense though to adjust iodine levels to actual patient requirements - rather than using a standard trial and error dose since too much iodine can not only lead to Hyperthyroidism, but also Hypothyroidism in rare cases due to diminishing iodine uptake by the thyroid, following ongoing iodine overdose. This also applies during pregnancy, where too much - just like too little iodine - can adversely affect the baby. Supplementing normal amounts of iodine following long-standing iodine deficiency can trigger hyperthyroidism in rare instances. At the same time, a high intake of goitrogenic cruciferous vegetables may equally require a higher intake of iodine:... Full Text