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Even calling them "problematic" is hugely exaggerating the risks, getting an iodine deficiency from eating too much kale would be an exceptional case (iodine de
by wcummings 12y ago
Even calling them "problematic" is hugely exaggerating the risks, getting an iodine deficiency from eating too much kale would be an exceptional case (iodine deficiency is a rare condition to begin with).
I've discussed this with my physician, they said it was nothing to worry about if you're healthy.
Healthy meaning "doesn't have kidney disease." Not very subjective.
- kolev 12y agoYou probably wanted to say "doesn't have a diagnosed kidney disease." If you think you can fully diagnose kidney health just by lack of symptoms and basic blood and urine tests, you're wrong. No physician will do, for example, an ultrasound without symptoms - this is how the flawed system works. Iodine deficiency actually is common in many geographies and, if I remember correctly, it's became more common with the vilification of salt as iodized salt is the main source of iodine for many.
- wcummings 12y agoAre you suggesting its prudent to assume you have kidney disease? If so, you'll want to avoid a whole lot more than just kale. Not sure why you're suggesting thats a flawed system, the vast majority of people don't have kidney disease. Are you suggesting we should subject people with no risk factors or symptoms to expensive tests for every disease, no matter how uncommon? The suggestion is that raw kale, spinach etc. would reliably cause iodine deficiency, which just isn't the case. If someone is eating a diet w/ adequate iodine, some raw veggies are not going cause any problems.
- kolev 12y agoNo, I'm suggesting that you should not assume that you don't have a kidney disease just because you had basic blood and urine work done.