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IodineIodine is converted to iodide in the gut and is then trapped by the thyroid gland, where it forms an integral part of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones regulate cell activity and growth in virtually all tissues and are, therefore, essential for both normal embryonic and postnatal development. A well functioning thyroid gland is important for speech, the condition of hair, skin and teeth. Iodine content of food and water depends primarily on the supply of iodine in the soil. Glaciated, mountainous or heavy rainfall areas are likely to be low in iodine placing human and animal populations at risk.
Good sources of Iodine are:
egg
milk
asparagus
Deficiency of Iodine may cause:
enlarged thyroid gland
slow mental reaction
dry skin and hair
weight gain
loss of physical and mental vigor
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Nutrition FactsUse the links below to find the Nutrition Facts for all of the major vitamins, minerals, amino acids and nutrients that are required by the body.
calories, fat, carbohydrate, high protein food, high fiber food, low carb food, calcium, iron, magnesium, chromium, phosphorus, chloride, potassium, sodium, fluoride, iodine, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamins and minerals, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6, biotin (vitamin B7), Folic Acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, vitamin B13, vitamin B15, vitamin B17, vitamin K, folic acid, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, valine, arginine, histidine, alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, proline, serine, cholesterol, essential fatty acids, trans fat, saturated fat, recommended dietary allowance |
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