Iodine

(as Potassium Iodide)

Iodine by definition is: grayish-black in color. Seaweed has about a thousand times more iodine than all other foods. When used in the human body it serves as a medical tracer, for thyroid disease diagnosis, and therapy against Goitre. Goitre- abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from under-production or over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet.

BENEFITS OF HAVING ENOUGH IODINE

• Prevents Goitre
• Controls the basic metabolism and oxygen consumption of tissues
• Regulates the rate of energy production and body weight for proper growth
• Improves mental clarity and promotes healthy hair, nails, skin, and teeth

DEFICIENCIES OF IODINE MAY LEAD TO

• Anemia, fatigue, lethargy
• Slow pulse, low blood pressure
• Tendency towards obesity
• A serious deficiency may result in high blood cholesterol and heart disease