A deficiency during pregnancy and early infancy results in retardation of brain development.In Australia, salt is iodised

Module: minerals, Topic: Iodine, Is it necessary to have Iodine in our bodies?

Iodine is a trace element that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid hormones regulate many important biochemical reactions, including protein synthesis and enzymatic activity, and are critical determinants of metabolic activity [1,2]. They are also required for proper skeletal and central nervous system development in fetuses and infants

iodine is such an essential mineral that human body requires on a daily basis for proper functioning. iodine is responsible for the formation of thyroid hormones and helps to regulate the metabolic rate in the body and therefore control of energy use. deficiency of iodine in the body leads to retardation of growth.

Iodine its a proper functioning of thyroid gland.

Why are hormones produced in thyroid gland.

what method do we have to enable early detection of lack of iodine in pregnant women and nursing mothers to prevent the occurrence of these deficiencies?

It is essential for mental and physical development. It assist in regulation of metabolism.

what are the factors require for formation of the thyroid hormones that regulate metabolic rate in the body?

egg and sea food can be source of iodine, retarded brain development in children can also be the effect of iodine deficiency and mental slowness, it could be dangerous to eat iodine at once but small quantities are recomended.