Iodine is a substance that is very important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Deficiency of this mineral leads to thyroid disease, infertility and mental retardation.
Iodized salt is currently used in many countries around the world. In some countries, iodine is also added to bread, pasta and some other products. Adding iodine to salt helps solve a serious problem such as iodine deficiency in most countries. This is the main prevention of thyroid disease. The World Health Organization recommends the use of iodized salt in the diet.
There is a problem of iodine deficiency in many regions of Azerbaijan (especially in mountainous areas). For this reason, the use of iodized salt plays a very preventive role in our country. When too much iodine enters the body, it can cause serious damage. For this reason, doctors prescribe milk with iodine solution, a drop of iodine solution on a piece of sugar, and so on. does not strongly recommend the use of tools that are popular among the people.
This will cause the iodine to enter the body in excessive doses. Even the intake of iodized salt can not cause overdose. To do this, a person should eat 50-60 grams of salt a day. This, of course, is impossible. Sometimes people ask: why is salt iodized and not another product? It is very easy to understand - salt enters the body in small amounts and every day, and as a result, a person takes a prophylactic dose of iodine every day. When buying iodized salt, pay attention to the shelf life.
After the expiration date, the salt can be used as ordinary salt. But it will no longer be iodized salt. It should be noted that the use of iodized salt is prohibited in some diseases. These diseases include: thyrotoxicosis (increased activity of the thyroid gland), nephritis, pulmonary tuberculosis, pyoderma.