Iodine

Iodine is a trace element that is very important for proper thyroid function with problems which are encountered very often in individuals with questionable weight.

Iodine functions

• normalizes thyroid function
• inhibit the formation and development of cardiovascular diseases
• regulates metabolic processes, detoxification products
• supports standard mental development and mental balance
• involved in cell renewal and regeneration of tissues

Recommended daily intake of iodine ranges from 50-150μg, depending on the person's age. In infants it is 50μg, children 90-120μg, 150μg in adults. Its main source in nature are especially seafood - seaweed and fish (cod, sea pike, mackerel, tuna, sardines).

Its lack is in our latitudes very common and therefore we should complement our diet. The lack results in the onset of diseases such as: atherosclerosis, heart attack, diabetes, nervousness and irritability.