Benefits of Iodine

Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones which are necessary for normal metabolism. Sometimes supplementation is necessary and Detoxadine is one of the best iodine supplements. Iodine is not produced in the body, so it must be supplemented, but most of us get plenty of iodine in our foods. Iodine deficiency occurs in individuals who avoid seafood, dairy products, processed foods, and/or iodized salt. Without enough iodine, the thyroid can not produce hormones, which results in low levels of necessary thyroid hormones, with symptoms of fatigue, dry skin and weight gain. Iodine has also been found to help protect breast tissue from developing breast cancer cells. During pregnancy, a developing fetus relies completely upon the mother’s production of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) for proper development of the brain and for proper thyroid function later in the growing child. Iodine promotes physical energy and improves mental alertness.