{"product_id":"2940046460476","title":"Iodine Deficiency, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eIodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormone\u003cbr\u003eIodine deficiency is an important health problem\u003cbr\u003eIodine is needed for the normal metabolism of the body\u003cbr\u003eWithout the thyroid hormone a person cannot live normally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine Deficiency is a silent disease\u003cbr\u003eSeverity of Iodine deficiency is inversely related to age\u003cbr\u003eOne cause of Iodine deficiency is malabsorption\u003cbr\u003eThe other cause is poor food intake function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a cause of low thyroid or Hypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003eThe low thyroid hormones can reduce metabolism\u003cbr\u003eThere may be depression or sadness\u003cbr\u003eThe body may feel fatigue and tiredness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention of Iodine Deficiency is as important as treatment.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of Iodine Deficiency is taking iodine supplements\u003cbr\u003eAnd a diet containing more seafood and iodized salt,\u003cbr\u003eYogurt, cow's milk and eggs are also good for adults\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Iodine Deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The goal of Iodine Deficiency treatment is the prevention of hypothyroidism and goiter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine is used to prevent iodine deficiency and its consequences including goiter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. treating a skin disease caused by a fungus (cutaneous sporotrichosis);\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. treating fibrocystic breast disease;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. preventing breast cancer, eye disease, diabetes, and heart disease and stroke;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. as an expectorant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine is also used in the form of potassium iodide for radiation emergencies to protect the thyroid gland against radioactive iodides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones which regulates metabolic rate, growth and promote protein synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is found in seafood, seaweeds, iodized salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine a trace mineral is required by the body for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eT4 contains 4 iodine atoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen one of the iodine atoms is stripped off of T4, it becomes T3 with 3 iodine atoms remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder normal circumstances the body contains approximately 20 to 30 mg of iodine, most of which is stored in the thyroid gland located in the front of the neck just under the voice box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaller amounts of iodine are also found in lactating mammary glands, the stomach lining, salivary glands and in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), iodine is essential to human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout sufficient iodine, the body is unable to synthesize these hormones and because the thyroid hormones regulate metabolism in every cell of the body and play a role in virtually all physiological functions, an iodine deficiency can have a devastating impact on the health and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Iodine Deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts about Iodine Deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Iodine Deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Hypothyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Goiter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Hyperthyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072445399280,"sku":"2940046460476","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046460476_p0.jpg?v=1764001008","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046460476","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}