Minerals - Iodine

 

 
Description

Iodine is an essential trace mineral element found in soil and foods. Iodine plays a regulatory role in your body. Two-thirds of total body iodine is found in the thyroid gland, where it is required for the production of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are formed when the thyroid gland combines iodine and the amino acid tyrosine. For more information on tyrosine, see Amino Acids -- Tyrosine.

Iodine is important for mental and physical development, promotes healthy hair, skin, and teeth, and may also increase energy and improve mental acuity.

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