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Mineral ~ Iodine
Many people associate iodine with the orange-brown topical antiseptic their mothers swabbed on their childhood scrapes and bruises.But the real value of this potent trace mineral is its role in thyroid health, where it is involved in numerous biological functions we couldn't live without.
| COMMON USES |
WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
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- Corrects an iodine deficiency.
- Ensures proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
- May help treat fibrocystic breasts.
| Although the body needs just tiny amounts of iodine, this mineral is so crucial to an individual's overall health that in the 1920s government officials decided it should be added to a foodstuff common to nearly everyone - namely, table salt.The introduction of iodized salt to the American diet virtually eliminated one severe from of mental retardation called cretinism.Despite the recognized importance of this vital mineral, however, about 1.6 billion people in the world, mostly in underdeveloped countries, still suffer from iodine deficiency. | |
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WHAT IT DOES |
FACT & TIPS
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| Unique among minerals, iodine has only one known function in the body: It is essential to the thyroid gland for manufacturing thyroxine, a hormone that regulates metabolism in all the body's cells.
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- Even though health-food stores frequently promote sea salt as a healthier alternative to table salt, sea salt is not iodized, and therefor is not a good source of iodine.
- If you're thinking the pretzels or potato chips you eat probably provide all the iodine you need, guess again.Iodized salt isn't used to flavor popular salty snacks.
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| CAUTION! |
PREVENTION |
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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- Because iodine deficiency is rare in developed countries, take iodine supplements only if prescribed by your physician.
- Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| By getting enough iodine, pregnant women can prevent certain types of mental retardation in their developing fetus.
| Unlike many other minerals, iodine does not seem to help in the treatment of specific diseases; however, it does play a fundamental role in assuring the health of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland that surrounds the windpipe (trachea).When your iodine intake is adequate, your body contains about an ounce of it, and 75% of that amount is stored in the thyroid.This organ controls the body's overall metabolism, which determines how quickly and efficiently calories are burned.It also regulates growth and development in children, reproduction, nerve and muscle function, the breakdown of proteins and fats, the growth of nails and hair, and the use of oxygen by every cell in the body.There is some evidence that iodine derived from an organic source may be effective in reducing the pain of fibrocystic breasts, but patients should discuss this type of supplementation with their doctor first. |
| HOW MUCH YOU NEED |
IF YOU GET TOO LITTLE |
IF YOU GET TOO MUCH
| | The RDA for iodine is 150 mcg daily for adult men and women.Most people meet or exceed this amount by using iodized salt (1 teaspoon of iodized salt contains more that 300 mcg of iodine).
| Thanks to the widespread use of iodized salt, not a single case of iodine deficiency has been reported in the United States since the 1970s.Among the first signs of iodine deficiency, now rarely seen, is an enlarged thyroid gland, known as a goiter.Lack of iodine can cause the gland to expand in an attempt to increase its surface area and trap as much of the iodine in the bloodstream as possible.If your iodine intake is low, your thyroid hormone level may well be low too.This condition can lead to fatigue, dry skin, a rise in blood fats, a hoarse voice, delayed reflexes, and reduced mental clarity.See your doctor if you have these symptoms.
| There is very little risk of iodine overdose, even at levels 10 to 20 times the RDA.However, if you ingest 30 times the RDA, you are likely to experience a metallic taste, mouth sores, swollen salivary glands, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, a rash, and difficulty in breathing.Ironically,a goiter can also develop if you consistently take extremely large amounts of iodine. |
| OTHER SOURCES |
LATEST FINDINGS |
GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Although the most abundant source of iodine is iodized table salt, the mineral can also be found in saltwater fish and in sea vegetation, such as kelp.Soil in coastal areas also tends to be iodine-rich, as are the dairy products produced by cows grazing there.The same is true for fruits and vegetables grown in soil high in iodine.Commercial baked goods - such as breads and cakes - are other good sources of iodine.Though iodized salt is not used in commercial baking, these products are often made with dough conditioners that contain iodine.
| An analysis of 10 different studies, performed in countries where iodine deficiency is common, found evidence that an iodine deficiency can affect motor skills, decreasing reaction time, manual dexterity, coordination, and muscle strength.The analysis, headed by UNICEF researchers, also revealed that the IQ of people who were iodine deficient was some 13 points below that of those with adequate iodine.
| When prescribed, iodine supplements can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food.
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