The signs that the body is too low on iodine are.
Swelling in the Neck.
Unexpected Weight Gain.
Fatigue and Weakness.
Hair loss.
Dry, Flaky Skin.
Feeling Colder Than Usual.
Changes in your Heart Rate.
Trouble Learning and Remembering.
Without enough iodine, your thyroid gland works harder.
It can become swollen or enlarged (goiter). Sometimes the gland can't make enough thyroid hormones a condition called hypothyroidism.
Iodine deficiency is more common in women.
When left untreated, iodine deficiency can lead to severe hypothyroidism.
Complications may include: heart disease and related disorders, such as an enlarged heart and heart failure.
Mental health issues such as depression and cognitive impairment.
Some people don't get enough iodine because the foods that contain it, such as seafood, tend to be more expensive.
Eating organic bread or specialty salt also mean people are missing out on iodine in their diet.
While anybody can develop iodine deficiency, those most at risk are: pregnant women.
Foods that are rich in Iodine include.
Seaweed (nori, kelp, kombu, wakame)
Fish, shellfish (cod, canned tuna, oysters, shrimp)
Table salts labeled “iodized”
Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt)
Eggs.
Beef liver.
Chicken.
Iodine is also present in some plant foods including soy, and cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.
For most people in the United States who get adequate amounts of iodine, eating reasonable amounts of foods containing goitrogens is not a concern.
Iodine is an element that is used by the thyroid. Humans cannot produce iodine, so it must be consumed.
It is added to some foods and also to salt.
Iodine reduces thyroid hormone and can kill fungus, bacteria, and other microorganisms such as amoebas.
Apart from regulating skin's moisture levels, iodine also aids healing of scars, cuts etc.
Basically, it helps in skin repair.
It helps in regeneration of the lower layers of your skin by triggering cellular function.
This results into complete rejuvenation of your skin and hair and nails!