Iodine is an essential trace mineral, which means the human body cannot produce it on its own and we need to get enough of it from our diet and/or supplements.
As a critical component of the thyroid hormones T4 and T3, this all-important mineral is vital not only for hormonal health, but also for the function of the liver, kidneys, muscles, and brain.* In fact, the thyroid gland houses 70-80% of the body’s iodine in a healthy adult.
Iodine also helps regulate overall metabolism and is crucial for the healthy neurological development of the fetus during pregnancy.*
While iodine may not be as flashy a mineral as, say, zinc or iron, its health benefits are wide-ranging and undeniably important.
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