The Benefits of Iodine | Andrea de Michaelis – Creating my own reality, one thought at a time

The benefits of iodine in the body are far reaching. Oddly enough, it is the least understood of all the essential trace elements. This is the safest of all the essential trace elements which can be administered in large amounts when in an inorganic non-radioactive form. Iodine is stored throughout your entire body – the skin, teeth, nails, all the organs, and bones. When you have the correct amount of iodine in your body, you are able to:
* Maintain your energy level all day;
* Maintain your weight;
* Live without aches and pains;
* Maintain a cheerful and uplifted attitude;
* Have a clear memory;
* Able to tolerate cold;
* Have normal bowel movements;
* Have normal skin and supple fingernails;
* Have full and shiny hair.

Metabolism
Without the proper amount of iodine in you system, your metabolism may be completely imbalanced. The essential hormones created are thyroxine or T4 in your thyroid, which is then concentrated into trilodothyronine or T3. This is carried through the bloodstream to nourish the body. These two important hormones reach into every cell in the body and balance the metabolism. They convert oxygen and calories into available energy for your everyday needs. With the correct balance, your body is able to efficiently burn calories and avoid storing fats, to maintain robust health.

Additional health benefits of iodine include:
* Prevention of still births in pregnant women;
* Reduction of fibrosis disease in breast tissue;
* Prevents mental retardation;
* Enhanced anti-cancer properties; and
* Removal of toxic chemicals from the body such as fluoride, lead, mercury, and bromide.

The lack of sufficient iodine leads to iodine deficiency. It is an old wives tale that we get enough iodine in iodized salt This is incorrect. Iodized salt is a poor source of iodide. Your body can not readily absorb it. You would need to ingest 20 teaspoons of iodized salt daily to get adequate quantities of iodine.