Ben wrote: > I enquire whether members of the list might have information as to > whether any hunter gatherers have been documented to consume the > thyroid gland of prey. > > Iodine has the most profound effect of any single factor on IQ: > iodine deficiency reduces IQ an average of 13.5 or 15 points Would this be signficant as some direct effect of iodine on brain function or as an agent for sufficient thyroid activity? I believe hypo thyroid is often associated with decreased mental fuction and chronic fatigue. Dick [log in to unmask] 128.230.208.14/~ddawson 128.230.208.46/~ddawson