Iodine is an important micronutrient for the thyroid to synthesize hormones, regulate the development of the central nervous system, develop the reproductive system and organs. Body lack of iodine easily lead to goiter, decreased memory...
Iodine is a micronutrient, which our body does not synthesize, so it should be added regularly, through diet. There is still a risk of iodine deficiency. The coverage of preventive iodine salt in the most recent cities and provinces tends to decrease especially in mountainous provinces.
The following iodine rich foods should be used:
According to research, iodine content in 100g of some foods has been determined as follows: iodine content in the highest kelp. Followed by sea fish and shellfish, fish sauce, iodized salt, spinach, mackerel, mushrooms, cauliflower, potatoes.
Food contains iodine (and iodine content / 100g of that food): purple (dry): 1800mcg; spinach: 164mcg; vegetables need 160mcg; sea cucumbers: 80mcg; Sea salt: 2mcg, pharmaceutical paint: 14mcg; iodized salt with iodine 7600mcg; cabbage: 9.8mcg; Eggs: 9.7 mcg; iodine sauce 950mcg; watercress 45mcg; potatoes 4.5mcg; 36.7mg oatmeal ... In addition, the salt has a large iodine content. The more refined the salt, the less iodine content. The iodine content in sea salt is about 20μg / kg. If you put 10g of salt into your body every day, you can only get 2μg of iodine, which can not satisfy the need to prevent iodine deficiency.
However, do not load as much iodine as possible. Loading up too much iodine may alter or increase the burden on thyroid function
Ways to help you add iodine in your body:
Use iodized salt. Salt and iodine are completely different. Sea salt usually does not contain enough iodine.
Eat foods rich in iodine as above.
For people who need iodine supplements, iodine supplements must be prescribed by the physician. Each one contains between 50-150ug iodine and you need about 100-200oz per day.
Eat more and have more variety