| Iodine is only needed in trace
amounts. A good source of this mineral is kelp. Iodine helps to metabolize
excess fat and it is very important for both mental and physical health. Iodine
deficiency in children can cause mental retardation and other problems. In
adults iodine deficiency is related to fatigue, breast
cancer, hypothyroidism or cretinism, and weight disorders, and obesity.
Iodine is required for a healthy normally functioning thyroid gland and
prevention of goiter.
The official US recommendation for daily Iodine intake is:
| Infants |
0 - 6 months
7 - 12 months |
40mcg
50mcg |
| Children |
1 - 3 years
4 - 6 years
7 -1 10 years |
70mcg
90mcg
120mcg |
| Adults |
11+ years |
150mcg |
| Women |
Pregnant
Nursing |
175mcg
200mcg |
There are 3 clinical studies which indicate that supplemental
Iodine maybe helpful in preventing or treating cyclic mastalgia which involves
breast pain and lumpiness normally related to the menstrual period. Also known
as cyclic mastitis or fibrocystic breast disease.
Iodine is also known as:
Iodide, Elemental iodine
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