iodine
information
function
The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body's metabolism and many other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy. Getting enough iodine is important for everyone, especially infants and women who are pregnant.
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physical condition/disease caused by deficiency
People who do not use iodized salt. Adding iodine to salt is the most widely used strategy to control iodine deficiency.