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Iodine deficiency causes cretinism which is related to autism, retardation, senility. 98% of Americans are iodine deficient. Iodine is a necessary nutrient, while being a chemical element which can't be patented, meaning iodine deficiency will only be downplayed in relationship to any medical conditions it creates as there is no money in it, and trillions of dollars researching false leads.
It is added to table salt however there is no standard amount for it to be considered "iodized", batches are often uneven and the form of iodine in table salt not only isn't the easiest for our bodies to absorb but it also evaporates with time/air/humidity. So if you've had that container of salt for awhile, chances are good there isn't much benefit.
More important is that lighter elements like Bromine, Chlorine and Flourine are more easily taken up by the body and are in a LOT of our foods etc.
I've spent a good deal of time looking at the scant information available and it paints a bleak picture. Iodine appears to be extremely important for a number of our bodies systems. It appears that other animals are also susceptible to taking in lighter elements over the Iodine so our best best is supplementation and sea vegetables in the diet.
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[–] BGAIN 4 points -3 points 1 point (+1|-4) ago
Here's a hint:
Iodine deficiency causes cretinism which is related to autism, retardation, senility. 98% of Americans are iodine deficient. Iodine is a necessary nutrient, while being a chemical element which can't be patented, meaning iodine deficiency will only be downplayed in relationship to any medical conditions it creates as there is no money in it, and trillions of dollars researching false leads.
[–] daskapitalist [S] 1 point 6 points 7 points (+7|-1) ago
Isnt iodine usually added to salt, which people consume in large quantities?
[–] [deleted] 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
[–] Fagtardicus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
kek
[–] iloveyourgoo ago
It is added to table salt however there is no standard amount for it to be considered "iodized", batches are often uneven and the form of iodine in table salt not only isn't the easiest for our bodies to absorb but it also evaporates with time/air/humidity. So if you've had that container of salt for awhile, chances are good there isn't much benefit. More important is that lighter elements like Bromine, Chlorine and Flourine are more easily taken up by the body and are in a LOT of our foods etc. I've spent a good deal of time looking at the scant information available and it paints a bleak picture. Iodine appears to be extremely important for a number of our bodies systems. It appears that other animals are also susceptible to taking in lighter elements over the Iodine so our best best is supplementation and sea vegetables in the diet.
[–] BGAIN 3 points -2 points 1 point (+1|-3) ago
You are making 3 logical fallacies in one sentence?