Iodine

Written By Live Naturally
Dated: February 3, 2007

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Iodine is an essential component of thyroxine, the hormone which is made in the thyroid gland. It also controls metabolism, growth and development. Good food sources are dairy products, eggs and seafood. Fruit, vegetables and cereals contain variable amounts depending on the iodine levels in soil. The RDA is 140mcg (micrograms NOT milligrams) per day for both men and women.

You should encourage children and teenagers to eat plenty of iodine-rich foods. Research has shown that people who have plenty of iodine in their diet can have an IQ up to 13 points higher, on average, than those people who do not have enough iodine in their diet.

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