Iodine - essential element for the thyroid

Iodine is a naturally occurringTrace elementthat is vital for our health. Iodine is essential for theFormation of thyroid hormonesand is therefore of central importance for the functionality of ourMetabolismBasically, all important organs of the human organism depend on iodine. Iodine contributes significantly toMaintaining body temperatureand promotes theCell formationIf the body suffers from an iodine deficiency, aEnlargement of the thyroid glanda goiter may develop.

Which foods contain iodine?

Iodine is present in relevant quantities inFish, seafood,seaweed,milk, lamb's lettuce, mushrooms and iodized table salt.

Use of iodine

Iodine is avital trace element, which can be easily absorbed by the human body. Almost the entire human iodine supply (approx. 10 to 20 mg) is stored in the thyroid gland. The absorbed iodine isThyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronineThese hormones control important cell functions in the body. Iodine therefore has an effect on theentire metabolismIodine deficiency can lead to the development ofGoiter (enlarged thyroid)and can lead to cretinism (mental and physical development disorder) in newborns.Germany is considered an iodine deficiency area,and according to various estimates, up tothree quarters of all Germansnot consume enough iodine. This is because iodine in food is found almost exclusively inFishwhich unfortunately is too rarely on our menu. Iodine is very important in the body for theTissue growthand for theCell divisionIt also influences theFat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

When should you take additional iodine?

Prevention of iodine deficiency diseases: Iodine prevents enlarged thyroid gland (goiter).

radioactivity: Iodine can provide conditional protection against certain types of damage caused by radioactivity.

Am I lacking iodine?

Already ata relevant pointcould Your iodine supply may be insufficient:

- Eatlittle or no fish?

- Use in householdno iodized table salt?

- Take hardly anymilk and milkproductsto yourself?