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Iodine: how to understand that there is not enough in your body

October 20, 2022
8:11 AM

The statistics are relentless: thyroid pathologies are the second most common in the world after diabetes mellitus. And they also concern the consequences of malnutrition. Lack of iodine literally kills the thyroid gland and, more dangerously, it is often difficult to suspect a lack of this element before failures occur. However, there are signs by which one can assume a lack of iodine in the body. And act in time!

Iodine: how to understand that there is not enough in your body

Iodine is involved not only in the work of the thyroid gland, providing the formation of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. It is also necessary for normal cell growth and respiration, as well as the transport of sodium and hormones. When these processes are disrupted, problems begin in all body systems.

Normally, the human body contains up to 50 mg of iodine. A little more than half is “stored” in the depot of the thyroid gland, the rest is dispersed in the muscles and blood, and in women it is also in the ovaries. And often the lack of iodine is already discovered when the thyroid gland begins to send unambiguous SOS signals.

However, there are several signs by which an essential micronutrient deficiency can be suspected before serious health complications arise. These include:

Weight gain
Edema
Persistent feeling of fatigue
Depression, bad mood, depression
Impairment of attention and memory, “stupidity”
Menstrual irregularities
Tinnitus, vertigo, pallor

A popular household method for determining the lack of iodine in the body is the “iodine mesh test”. Read our note “Home test for iodine in the body”. We warn you right away: not all doctors consider this method reliable. In any case, you should contact a specialized specialist if there is the slightest suspicion that iodine is not enough and thyroid function may be impaired. Clinical scans will show the whole picture.

Even if nothing bothers you, do not forget to periodically consult an endocrinologist as a preventive measure. Many regions of Russia are considered iodine deficient, but self-prescribing iodine preparations is very dangerous, since its excess is no less harmful than its deficiency.

Source: The Voice Mag

Camila

Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.