Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. David Brownstein is a board-certified family physician who practices holistic medicine.
He is the author of many books, including Iodine : Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It.
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - The Biggest Myths About Iodine and Hashimoto’s
18:53 - Is Taking Thyroid Hormone Linked to Cancer?
26:07 - How to Start Supplementing Iodine Safely
35:39 - The History of Lugol’s Iodine
39:36 - Nascent Iodine: Good or Bad?
42:49 - Why Salt and Iodine Work Together
50:23 - Is Seaweed a Reliable Source of Iodine?
55:58 - The Best Lugol’s Iodine Brands
1:03:19 - Iodine for Pregnancy and Children
1:08:45 - Why TSH Can Spike When You Start Iodine
1:16:59 - Topical Iodine: What You Need to Know
1:19:21 - How Iodine Supports Respiratory Health
1:29:15 - Why Dr. Brownstein Almost Quit Medicine
1:37:23 - A Powerful Iodine Success Story
1:46:28 - Three Practical Takeaways
Show notes: jessechappus.com/695
Connect with Dr. David Brownstein:
Website - link.jessechappus.com/196Vwco
You can purchase Dr. Brownstein's book, Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It here: link.jessechappus.com/1ngkyQG
Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show:
Website - jessechappus.com
Instagram - instagram.com/jessechappusshow
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.
Dr. David Brownstein is a board-certified family physician who practices holistic medicine.
He is the author of many books, including Iodine : Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It.
Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: youtube.com/@JesseChappus
(And be sure to hit the đź”” to get notified when new videos are released!)
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - The Biggest Myths About Iodine and Hashimoto’s
18:53 - Is Taking Thyroid Hormone Linked to Cancer?
26:07 - How to Start Supplementing Iodine Safely
35:39 - The History of Lugol’s Iodine
39:36 - Nascent Iodine: Good or Bad?
42:49 - Why Salt and Iodine Work Together
50:23 - Is Seaweed a Reliable Source of Iodine?
55:58 - The Best Lugol’s Iodine Brands
1:03:19 - Iodine for Pregnancy and Children
1:08:45 - Why TSH Can Spike When You Start Iodine
1:16:59 - Topical Iodine: What You Need to Know
1:19:21 - How Iodine Supports Respiratory Health
1:29:15 - Why Dr. Brownstein Almost Quit Medicine
1:37:23 - A Powerful Iodine Success Story
1:46:28 - Three Practical Takeaways
Show notes: jessechappus.com/695
Connect with Dr. David Brownstein:
Website - link.jessechappus.com/196Vwco
You can purchase Dr. Brownstein's book, Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It here: link.jessechappus.com/1ngkyQG
Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show:
Website - jessechappus.com
Instagram - instagram.com/jessechappusshow
Disclosure: Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.
