The Iodine has only one role, as a component of the thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency leads to diminished production of thyroid hormones (thyroid being a endocrine gland located in the front of the neck, involved in energy metabolism regulation and normal growth and development).
In Iodine deficiency, low levels of thyroid hormones lead to fatigue, weakness and weight gain. Also, the pituitary gland raises the TSH hormone production, trying to boos the thyroid hormone production, but this will only result in enlarging the thyroid gland (goiter - quite a normal thing in Switzerland until 1920). The iodine deficiency is much dangerous in young children, as it can cause cretinism (mental retardation) with a heavy impact for the rest of their life.
To prevent this, many countries add iodine to the salt, preventing goiter and cretinism. However, living naturally and using sea salt of other exotic salts, with less iodine added, can impact on your thyroid. In order to find out and prevent this, check how is your region providing enough iodine naturally or not. If you need extra iodine, take precautions. The iodine from the plant based meals depends on the soil characteristics, and processed foods are often using non-iodized salt, further enlarging the gap.
Next post will be about Selenium.
Yours truly,
George
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