| Iodine is a trace mineral that converts to iodide in the | | | | seafood, dairy products, processed foods, and/or |
| body. There are a number of sources of iodine | | | | iodized salt. Children who have a deficiency may have |
| available. It is found in food plants, kelp, seafood, | | | | iodine deficient anemia. This could interfere with any |
| iodized salt, sea vegetables, dairy products, and | | | | kind of supplementation. |
| regular type vegetables.. It is an important | | | | While it can be consumed from food sources it can |
| component of Thyroxin. | | | | be taken in a supplement. |
| The benefits of Iodine are many in that it can help | | | | Precautions on using Iodine Tablets |
| goiters, hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid), | | | | Pregnant or nursing women should always consult |
| fibrocystic diseases, and exposure to radiation. | | | | with a physician before beginning taking supplements |
| The condition of hair, skin, nails and teeth can be | | | | of any kind. |
| improved with the proper amount of iodine. | | | | If you suffer from a certain health condition, please |
| Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid | | | | speak to your doctor about any supplements you |
| hormones which are necessary for normal | | | | wish to take. This is to ensure there is no dangerous |
| metabolism. | | | | interaction with any medications you may be on. |
| Side Effects and Deficiency | | | | A tip on choosing A Quality Iodine Supplement |
| Side effects of iodine would be indicated by thyroid | | | | Only obtain your iodine pills from pharmaceutical GMP |
| dysfunction, itching, rashes, and lesions on the skin. | | | | compliant facilities. Both private and Government |
| Gastro-intestinal problems and hypothyroidism are | | | | bodies have shown that consumers often only |
| also side effects. Thyroid problems can be indicated | | | | havea1 in 5 chance of buying supplements that |
| by such things as fatigue, weight gain or loss, dry | | | | contain what it is claimed on their label, or buying a |
| skin and goiter. | | | | product that does not harbor dangerous |
| Iodine deficiency occurs with individuals who avoid | | | | contaminants. |