Iodine – properties, application, dosage [EXPLAIN]

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Iodine is considered one of the elements that support the functioning of the body. Both excess and deficiency of iodine are dangerous to health. The element has a significant impact on the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and on the mental and physical condition of the whole body. What is iodine? How to dose it? In what foods can we find iodine? What are the effects of iodine deficiency in the diet? Find out more about this element.

The greatest source of iodine is seawater and all products of ocean and marine origin, such as fish, crustaceans and algae. Iodine is also present in brines and accompanies deposits of sodium nitrate, the so-called Chilean saltpetre in Chile. You can find it, for example, in Brine for inhalation and baths, SOLANKA z ZABŁOCIA.

Properties of iodine

In nature, iodine occurs in a solid form, as a blue-black crystalline substance. This element, when heated, undergoes the process of sublimation, which leads to purple vapors with a characteristic sharp odor. Iodine vapors can be easily solidified on a cool surface – then the resublimation process takes place.

Thyroid hormones are responsible for the process of cell growth and maturation in the body. They stimulate metabolism, including increasing protein synthesis. Thyroxine is also involved in the production of energy and in the process of cellular respiration, and supports the maintenance of a normal body temperature.

You can buy a dietary supplement with iodine to support the thyroid gland at medonetmarket.pl. The preparation helps regulate the level of produced hormones, supports the nervous system in proper functioning and strengthens the overall health condition. We also recommend Vegan Health Daily Oral Spray for vegans and vegetarians, a dietary supplement with iodine, iron, vitamin D3 and vitamin B12.

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The iodine in the bloodstream is usually excreted through the kidneys, partly in the faeces, and through the exhaled air. Iodine excreted in the urine means that the body is highly saturated.

Food products with a high iodine content include mainly sea fish, algae, seafood and plants that grow near seaside areas. The content of iodine in cereals, fruits and vegetables or drinking water depends on the presence of this element in soil and water. In contrast, the iodine content of dairy products depends on its presence in the feed consumed by the cows.

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Occurrence of iodine in Poland

Poland is located in an area where a mild and moderate iodine deficiency has always been recorded, which is why our country is the only country on the old continent to introduce an obligatory model of table salt iodization.

In 1997, the Act introduced the obligation to iodize salt, which is intended for use in households in the amount of 10 to 30 mg KL / kg. Prophylaxis in the field of salt iodization also applies to infant formula at a dose of 10 µg KI / 100 ml and dietary supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

In order to deliver iodine to the body, you can also reach for brine for inhalation and baths, SOLANKA z ZABŁOCIA available at Medonet Market.

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Iodine – dosage

According to the Food and Nutrition Institute, the daily iodine intake for each group should be as follows:

1. infants – 110 µg;
2. children from 5 months to 1 year of age – 130 µg;
3. children from 1 to 6 years of age – 90 µg;
4. children from 7 to 9 years of age – 100 µg;
5. boys from 10 to 12 years of age -120 µg, from 13 to 18 years of age – 150 µg;
6. girls from 10 to 12 years of age – 120 µg, from 13 to 18 years of age – 150 µg;
7. men – 150 µg;
8. women – 150 µg;
9. pregnant women – 220 µg;
10. women during lactation 290 µg.

Iodine deficiency – symptoms and effects

Iodine deficiency is recognized as a global public health problem because of its extent and effects. This problem affects nearly 2 billion people and has been recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the major factors affecting the health of the entire population. Europe ranks first in terms of the number of inhabitants affected by iodine deficiency.

The main symptoms of iodine deficiency are the most common: lack of energy, fatigue, weight gain and a feeling of coolness accompanying us all day long. Iodine deficiency also manifests itself in skin that is drier, prone to damage and redness. The lack of iodine also affects the mental health – this element supports the functioning of the nervous system, calms and improves thinking, and affects the intellectual development of the child.

Long-term iodine deficiency is the cause of the so-called. goiter in adults. This is one of the symptoms of an enlarging thyroid gland, which must increase in volume to be able to absorb this element. Too little iodine in pregnant women can lead to irreversible brain damage to the fetus.

People who lead an active lifestyle and eat healthy should not complain about iodine deficiency. It is worth noting, however, that some vegetables, such as cauliflower, soybeans and cabbage, contain substances that can reduce the absorption of iodine from food. This is the case with raw vegetables, while cooked vegetables reduce the content of these substances by up to 30%.

Iodine deficiency also has a significant impact on female reproduction (menstrual disorders, miscarriages and premature birth). The most vulnerable to iodine deficiency are people living in southern Poland far from the sea and those who avoid salt, fish and seafood in their diets.

Use the iodine-bromine thermal brine for bathing your body by Zabłocka. You can not only add it to your bath, but also make compresses of it. It has a beneficial effect on the skin, reducing stretch marks, psoriasis and even cellulite.

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It is these products that should be included in the diet of a person who has a problem with this element deficiency. Dairy products such as kefir, buttermilk, milk or cheese contain less iodine. Iodine is found in small amounts in hazelnuts, sardines and yeast.

1. Take care of the proper level of iodine in your diet. See the offer from Medonet Market – Panaseus supplement set for women.

The table below shows the iodine content in some products per 100 g.

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Excess iodine in rare cases can lead to acute iodine poisoning, which is manifested by unpleasant burning sensation in the mouth, stomach and throat, abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and even proteinuria.

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