In this article we’ll get to know about what is iodine and how much of iodine we need in our daily life.
Even though it's sometimes taken for granted in terms of health, iodine is essential for practically all of our daily biological processes. Your thyroid gland needs iodine, an essential element, in order to produce thyroid hormones. Your body cannot produce enough thyroid hormone if you do not consume enough iodine through diet. Numerous body organs are impacted, including the heart, developing brain, liver, kidneys, and muscles.
Iodine deficiency is "the world's most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage," according to the World Health Organization.
When your body is deficient in iodine, a crucial trace mineral, you have an iodine deficiency. Iodine is necessary for cells to use food as fuel. Your thyroid gland in your neck is supported by iodine. Iodine is used by your thyroid to produce thyroid hormones, which regulate heart rhythm, digestion, and other processes.
Insufficient iodine causes your thyroid gland to function harder. It may swell up or grow (goitre).
However, be at ease! For most people, iodine deficiency is quite easy to treat. Finding the problem and its symptoms is the difficult part.
What are the common symptoms of iodine deficiency
The most common symptoms of iodine deficiency are listed below
- Thyroid related disease
- Infertility
- Swollen of thyroid glands
- Weight gain, fatigue and weakness
- Thinning hair
- Dry skin
- Feeling colder than usual
- Slowed heart rate
- Learning and memory difficulties
- Heavy or irregular periods
- Lump on neck (goitre)
How much iodine is needed in a body
We all need a iodine, the amount of iodine our body requires depends on our age
|
AGE |
RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSE |
|
0-6 MONTHS |
110 mcg |
|
7-12 MONTHS |
130 mcg |
|
1-8 YEARS |
90 mcg |
|
9-13 YEARS |
120 mcg |
|
14-18 YEARS |
150 mcg |
|
ADULTS |
150 mcg |
|
PREGNANT WOMEN |
220 mcg |
|
BREASTFEEDING WOMEN |
290 mcg |
Diagnosis of iodine deficiency
Symptom of iodine deficiency is generally diagnosed by the doctor by a physical examination , they mainly look for the signs of swollen thyroids gland, other test such as imaging test, thyroid scan, may also be done for confirming the diagnosis and checking for the severity of disease
Thyroid profile test is also an important test for the diagnosis of iodine deficiency, abnormal levels of thyroid hormone in a body indicate deficiency of this essential nutrient in a body as Thyroid gland needs iodine for its proper functioning and cannot function without it. Its levels become imbalanced due to iodine deficiency.
Conclusion
Iodine is the most essential nutrient yet the most ignored , proper management of its level in our body is very essential for the proper functioning of the body. So if you think you have the iodine deficiency then go and see your doctor and get your test done, timely management of a disease is always better so go and get yourself tested before these symptoms aid in severe life threatening conditions
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of thyroid profile test in delhi
The price of thyroid profile test in delhi is Rs 350 only at ganesh diagnostic centre
What are the most common sources of iodine
Iodized salt, yoghourt, cranberry juice, fish, cheese , nuts are few examples of common sources of iodine
Can i take thyroid profile test during pregnancy
Yes you can get your thyroid profile test during pregnancy
What is the recommended dose of iodine in pregnant women
The recommended dose of iron in a pregnant women is 220 mcg
Which is the most complication of iodine deficiency
Goitre is the most common complication of the iodine deficiency
What are the symptoms of iodine deficiency
Swollen thyroid gland, weight gain, thinning of hair, dry skin, infertility, learning and memory difficulties are few common examples of iodine deficiency.
