Glossary: Iodine

iodine

What is it?

No MINERAL , no NUTRIENT is more of a specialist than iodine. Its sole role is to become part of the THYROID HORMONE that regulates the speed of bodily functions, body temperatures, blood cell production, nerve and muscle function, even reproduction and growth.

U.S. RDA FOR IODINE
babies: birth to 6 months 6 months to 1 year	40 mcg per day 50 mcg per day
children: 1 to 3 years 4 to 6 years 7 to 10 years	70 mcg per day 90 mcg per day 120 mcg per day
men and boys: 11 to 24 years 25 to 51+ years	150 mcg per day 150 mcg per day
women and girls: 11 to 24 years 25 to 51+ years	150 mcg per day 150 mcg per day
pregnant women	175 mcg per day
nursing mothers	200 mcg per day

Deficiency Symptoms

Dry and scaly facial skin, cracks at the corners of the mouth, oral inflammation.

Good Sources

Meats, liver, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, whole and enriched grains and such dark green vegetables as beet greens, spinach and broccoli.

Precautions

Iodine taken in excessive doses can have severe side effects. Supplementation should be under the supervision of a licensed health care provider.

Standard Process� Supplements

Cataplex� F Tablets, Cholaplex�, Iodomere�, Prolamine Iodine�, Trace Minerals�B12�