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Iodine

Iodine. A non-metallic trace element. By Sindy & Maria. Function. Essential component of thyroid hormones, therefore iodine is required for normal thyroid functioning

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Iodine

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  1. Iodine A non-metallic trace element By Sindy & Maria

  2. Function • Essential component of thyroid hormones, therefore iodine is required for normal thyroid functioning • The thyroid gland captures iodine from the blood and converts it into thyroid hormones so that they can be stored and released into circulation when needed, aiding in meeting the bodies need for thyroid hormones

  3. Requirements

  4. Deficiency • Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of brain damage • Iodine Deficiency Disorders include, mental retardation, hypothroidism, goiters, and different developmental and growth disorders

  5. Deficiency continued... • Lack of iodine has been a contributor to “Kashin-Beck disease” - which is bone disorder that cause bone growth to slow down and gradually stiffening major joints

  6. Sources • Iodized Salt • Cod, Shrimp, Fish Sticks, Tuna • Milk • Boiled Eggs • Navy Beans • Potato with peel • Turkey Breast, baked

  7. Excess Consumption • burning of the mouth, throat, and stomach • fever • nausea • vomiting • diarrhea • a weak pulse and coma

  8. Metabolism • Vitamins are organic chemicals that occur naturally in all living things. They regulate a

  9. variety of bodily functions, are essential for building body tissues, assist in the • metabolism of macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and promote well-being.

  10. Absorption • Iodine is absorbed along the gastrointestinal tract • After iodine is absorbed into the bloodstream it moves as free ions connected to proteins • Iodine is then distributed throughout the body

  11. Prevention Nutrient Loss • When cooking do not heat iodine rich foods above 200 degrees celcius • Store iodine salt in glass bottles rather than plastics bags

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