Guaranteed income supplement. Seniors may be eligible for the guaranteed income supplement (GIS), which is a monthly benefit paid to residents of Canada who receive a full or partial OAS pension. If a senior is single, his or her income should be below $14,352.
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) increases the activity of the Sodium-Iodine Symporter (NIS) that drives iodine into the thyroid and into the cells of the other organs. That is the reason that the TSH blood levels increase when patients are taking iodine â the TSH is needed to drive iodine into the cells.
I am concerned about medications such as herbal products that contain iodine or seaweed, or weight reduction products. Sue E. Gaebler, RNC/FNP, MSN. Yes, it is true that drugs and foods that affect thyroid iodine uptake can potentially alter thyroid function.For example, the use of the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone can lead to increased thyroid iodine release, thus possibly inducing hypothyroidism, in about 10% of patients taking this medication. am concerned about medications such as herbal products that contain iodine or seaweed, or weight reduction products. Sue E. Gaebler, RNC/FNP, MSN. Yes, it is true that drugs and foods that affect thyroid iodine uptake can potentially alter thyroid function.