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Understanding Iodine: Deficiency symptoms, food sources and functions

Adam The Nutritionist • February 12, 2024
Adam The Nutritionist Iodine deficiency

Introduction

Iodine is a key mineral that can predict your health in later life. If levels are low, your health will suffer.


If levels are just right, your health will be good for a long time.

What does Iodine do in my body?

Iodine is responsible for several actions in our body. Including:


  • Thyroid health
  • Regulates metabolism
  • Helps with reproduction
  • Aids in brain development
  • Effects cholesterol levels in the body.

Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency


  • High blood pressure while pregnant
  • Irritability
  • Weight gain
  • Miscarriages
  • Deafness
  • Severe mental issues
  • Swollen thyroid gland

Food Sources Of Iodine (From greatest to least)

  • Seafood (like shrimp)
  • Grains
  • Eggs
  • Milk & Dairy
  • Mushrooms
  • Irish Moss/ Sea Moss
  • Seaweed

Are there people more likely to be deficient?

  • Babies born to mothers with low iodine
  • Anyone with hardened arteries
  • Lactating mothers
  • Pregnant women

How Much Iodine Do I Need?

The RDA for Iodine is 150 mcg. For reference, shrimp has around 40mcg of iodine. Wild shrimp will have even more!


Seaweed is a great source of Iodine as well. You get about 16 mcg for a 2 grams of dried seaweed. Sea moss is a great source as well.


An egg has about 25 mcg of iodine if you eat the entire yolk as well. Pasture raised, cage free eggs will have more iodine.

Supplements?

As you know, I am a fan of getting nutrients from food as much as possible!


However, I understand in come cases supplementation is necessary. The best supplement for Iodine is my Wild Purple Sea Moss Extract. One serving (1/2 tbsp gives you 25% of the RDA of iodine.)


It is made with purple sea moss & since it is already in liquid form, you won't have to worry about digestion or taking large pills. Extracts are more potent than capsules which means they are in your blood stream faster.

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