Iodine Sources and Functions

• The best dietary source of iodine is iodized salt.
• Sea foods and spinach also contain reasonable quantities of iodine.

Functions of Iodine in the Body

• The chief storehouse of Iodine in the body is the thyroid gland.
• Thyroxine, which is secreted by this gland, contains iodine.
• This iodine is obtained from the food that is eaten.
• Thyroxine, the thyroid hormone, controls the basic metabolism and oxygen consumption of tissues.
• It controls the utilization of sugars.
• It regulates the rate of energy production and body weight and promotes proper growth.
• It increases the heart rate as well as urinary calcium excretion.
• It improves mental alacrity and promotes healthy hair, nails, skin, and teeth.
  

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