Bromine and Your Thyroid

Bromines are one of the common endocrine disruptors. Increasing rates of bromine exposure can lead to iodine deficiency. This is because both bromine and iodine compete for the same receptors in our body.

Halides are chemical components of halogens. Iodine is part of the halogen family that also includes bromine. Since halides are similar to iodine, our thyroid often absorbs them where they accumulate, displacing iodine. So despite your adequate iodine intake, you cannot use it.