{"id":233,"date":"2022-04-21T09:39:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T09:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/?p=233"},"modified":"2022-11-09T08:47:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T08:47:28","slug":"improve-your-metabolism-using-iodine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/21\/improve-your-metabolism-using-iodine\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Iodine improve your body&#8217;s Metabolism?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Iodine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-Iodine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-Iodine.jpg 850w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-Iodine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-Iodine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-Iodine-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Iodine is one of the most vital micronutrients that is used in every stage of life in which early childhood of every individual is the most critical&nbsp;phase where iodine is required the most. <\/strong>The primary function of Iodine inside a human body is to produce thyroid hormones. <strong>An imbalance in iodine could lead to <a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=68\" href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=68\">overactive or underactive thyroid.<\/a>&nbsp; Function of such thyroid hormones includes bone health, metabolism, development of Central Nervous System and brain especially during pregnancy and infancy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Around 70-80 percent of total iodine in a body is found in the thyroid gland of the neck. The remaining iodine could be found in muscles, ovaries, blood, and several other parts of the body.<\/strong> Iodine is also needed to convert food into energy for cells of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iodine benefits in a human body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iodine-medical-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iodine-medical-benefits.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iodine-medical-benefits-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iodine-medical-benefits-768x718.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iodine-medical-benefits-289x270.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Been one of the most vital micronutrients, Iodine is associated with a number of regular health benefits that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>promotion of thyroid health helps in improving metabolism<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>manages overactive and underactive thyroid gland<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>helps in neurodevelopment during pregnancy<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>promotes birth weight<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>helps in disinfecting water<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>helps to treat <a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=16\" href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=16\">infections<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reduces risk of goiters<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>assist against thyroid cancer<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>improving cognitive functions<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>preservation from nuclear fallout<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>might be helpful to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/category\/womens-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fibrocystic breast diseases<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the natural sources of Iodine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/natural-sources-of-Iodine-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/natural-sources-of-Iodine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/natural-sources-of-Iodine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/natural-sources-of-Iodine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/natural-sources-of-Iodine-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/natural-sources-of-Iodine.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iodine is a kind of micronutrient that a human body is unable to produce on its own. Therefore, every human body is dependent&nbsp;upon the food they eat to fill up the Iodine needs daily. <strong>There are a number of natural sources in the form&nbsp;of food products that contain varied amounts&nbsp;of iodine depending upon the source of food.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The naturally occuring Iodine content in most of the foods and beverages are low. However, marine foods have more Iodine content due to more salt in ocean and sea waters.<\/strong> Some of the good sources&nbsp;of Iodine for a human body are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Iodized salt<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Reduced fat milk<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>eggs<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>whole or sheet seaweed<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>shrimp<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>cod and tuna<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>white enriched bread<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cheddar&nbsp;cheese<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Oysters<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>greek yogurt<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>beef liver<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily amount of Sodium for the human body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium is generally used at every stage of an individual lifetime. The importance of Iodine is the most when a human is in the infant age group. The intake of Iodine is generally based on an individual&#8217;s age group, medical condition, and diet.<\/strong> Iodine consumption is classified as:<br><strong>Infants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>110 mcg of Sodium for below 6months old.<\/li><li>130 mcg of Sodium for 7-12 months old.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1-8 years of children need 90 mcg of Sodium per day.<\/li><li>children between 9-13 years old demand 120 mcg of sodium daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teens and Adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>teenagers between 14-18 years need 150 mcg of sodium everyday<\/li><li>Adults need 150 mcg of sodium everyday as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnant and Lactating Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pregnant teenagers and women need 220 mcg of sodium daily.<\/li><li>Lactating or breastfeeding teenagers and women need 290 mcg of sodium daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OVERVIEW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Iodine is one of the most vital micronutrients that is used in every stage of life<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The primary function of Iodine inside a human body is to produce thyroid hormones<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Iodine is associated with a number of health benefits<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A human body is unable to produce iodine on its own therefore consumption of natural food sources are necessary that are rich in iodine.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The intake of Iodine is generally based on an individual&#8217;s age group, medical condition, and diet.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REFERENCES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iodine-Consumer\/#:~:text=Iodine%20is%20a%20mineral%20found,development%20during%20pregnancy%20and%20infancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iodine-Consumer\/#:~:text=Iodine%20is%20a%20mineral%20found,development%20during%20pregnancy%20and%20infancy<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthblog.uofmhealth.org\/childrens-health\/pass-salt-iodine-crucial-for-kids-diets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/healthblog.uofmhealth.org\/childrens-health\/pass-salt-iodine-crucial-for-kids-diets<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320891<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3063534\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3063534\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/4\/2\/262\/4644577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/4\/2\/262\/4644577<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/288471#recommended-intake-and-sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/288471#recommended-intake-and-sources<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/iodine-deficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/iodine-deficiency\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002658.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002658.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details, kindly visit below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Iodine? Iodine is one of the most vital micronutrients that is used in every stage of life in which early childhood of every individual is the most critical&nbsp;phase where iodine is required the most. The primary function of Iodine inside a human body is to produce thyroid hormones. An imbalance in iodine could lead to overactive or underactive thyroid.&nbsp; Function of such thyroid hormones includes bone health, metabolism, development of Central Nervous System and brain especially during pregnancy&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/21\/improve-your-metabolism-using-iodine\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[117,89,115,116,37],"class_list":["post-233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-minerals","tag-daily-intake-quantity","tag-health-benefits","tag-iodine","tag-iodine-use-in-the-body","tag-natural-sources"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2456,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions\/2456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}