Nutrition 101: Iodine

(HealthCastle.com) Iodine is a trace mineral that the body needs to make thyroid hormones, which are essential for normal growth and development. Most of the world’s iodine is found in the ocean, where it is concentrated by sea life, especially seaweed.

Recomme​nded Intake
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for iodine are shown below:
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 21, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news