Iodine is an essential mineral. We need a certain amount of iodine in our body in order for it to make a chemical known as thyroid hormone.Thyroid gland uses it to make thyroid hormones, which help control growth, repair damaged cells and support a healthy metabolism. Our body doesn’t naturally make iodine, so the only way to get this nutrient is through diet. Iodine is found in many types of foods. It’s most concentrated in foods like: Seafood Eggs Nuts Meats Bread Dairy products Iodized table salt Signs and symptoms of iodine deficiency include: 1. GOITER : Swelling in the front of the neck, or a goiter, is a common symptom of an iodine deficiency. It occurs when your thyroid gland is forced to make thyroid hormones when there is a low supply of iodine in the body. 2. Unexpected Weight Gain : Low iodine levels may slow your metabolism and encourage food to be stored as fat, rather than be burned as energy. This may lead to weight gain. 3. Changes in Heart Rate : An iodine deficiency may slow your heart rate, which may leave you feeling weak, fatigued, dizzy and at risk of fainting. 4.Problems During Pregnancy : Getting enough iodine is especially important for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as they have higher needs. An iodine deficiency may cause severe side effects, especially for the baby, such as stunted growth and brain development. 5.Trouble Learning and Remembering : An iodine deficiency at any age may cause you to struggle to learn and remember things. One possible reason for this might be an underdeveloped brain. 6.HYPOTHYROIDISM : Low levels of thyroid hormones. Hair loss, dry and flaky skin, heavy or irregular periods can also be seen. Iodine deficiency is best corrected by a healthy diet. If your diet alone is not supplying enough iodine, you may want to consider adding an iodine supplement prescribed by doctor. #iodinedeficiency #iodine #thyroid #hypothyroidism #thyroidhealth #thyroidcancer #thyroiddisease #thyroidhealing #thyroidproblem #thyroidawareness #thyroidweightloss #irondeficiency #magnesiumdeficiency #worldiodinedeficiencyday #immunesystem #goitre #hypothyroidismweightloss #guthealth #onecurestheothercare #globalhealth (at India,Pune) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVSEjGcMb-E/?utm_medium=tumblr