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
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