Signs of deficiency of iodine in the body

Iodine - is the main trace mineral that is involved in the formation of thyroid hormones, it is a building material. A thyroid gland - is the queen of all the hormones of the body, it regulates and coordinates the activities of all systems, is responsible for the hormonal balance of our immune system and emotional state affects the brain and our psyche, promotes the growth and development of the organism.

Hormones which produces thyroid, responsible for the growth and development of cells is controlled in their heat and are involved in protein synthesis, controlled nervous system activity. Iodine - is the most effective prophylactic agent for a broad spectrum of clinical pathology. Iodine deficiency causes hormonal problems, gives emotional stability and affects the development of intelligence. In pregnant women with
signs of deficiency of iodine at times increased risk of miscarriage and the likelihood that the child will be born mentally retarded.

What can cause a lack of iodine?

What threatens to lack of iodine in the body? According to statistics in the regions located far from the sea, iodine deficiency is observed in 99 cases out of 100. This can cause obesity, or vice versa dramatic weight loss, impaired mental and physical health. In women, it can cause changes in the menstrual cycle, ovarian dysfunction, infertility, premature birth, men - decreased libido and impotence. Iodine deficiency in children can cause physical and mental immaturity, swelling of the brain.

Signs of a lack of iodine in the body:

- Depression;
- Insomnia at night;
- A sharp change in weight;
- Lethargy, low mood;
- Fatigue;
- Chilliness even in hot weather;
- Irritability and resentment;
- Memory loss and lack of focus;
- Muscle weakness, hair loss, dandruff, dry skin;

Signs of iodine deficiency in the body are also swelling, weakness, and hypotension.

How can independently determine the iodine deficiency?

But in order to understand the cause of poor health really is iodine deficiency, it is possible to conduct a simple home test. To do this takes a regular medical iodine and iodine is mesh. If after 15 to 30 minutes it will disappear, then your body is experiencing a sharp failure and need to fill the shortage of iodine in the body. It should be an urgent visit to the doctor-endocrinologist who will do an exam, and after diagnosis indicates the necessary daily dose of iodine.

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