Iodine is an essential mineral that humans must obtain through food. Iodine plays an important role in the formation of our T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. You can acquire iodine by eating seaweed and seafood, as well as eggs, milk, and certain fruits and vegetables.
Iodine is an essential mineral for humans. Since your body doesn’t produce it, you must obtain it through food (or supplements).
Iodine has many functions in the body including:
Iodine can be found in several foods including:
Common symptoms and resulting conditions of iodine deficiency include:
However, your individual response could be different. If you suspect a health problem or deficiency in certain nutrients, please see your primary health care provider (doctor, naturopath, etc). They can help unravel the complexity of your physiology.
Common symptoms of iodine excess/toxicity include:
However, your individual response could be different. If you suspect a health problem or an excess of certain nutrients, please see your primary health care provider (doctor, naturopath, etc). They can help unravel the complexity of your physiology.
Note: Iodine toxicity is rare and typically only occurs with very large doses.
For recipes rich in iodine, check out any of the Encyclopedia of Food entries for food items listed above.
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Iodine is an essential mineral that humans must obtain through food. Iodine plays an important role in the formation of our T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. You can acquire iodine by eating seaweed and seafood, as well as eggs, milk, and certain fruits and vegetables.