Thyroid and Iodine: How Much Do You Need?
Iodine is an essential mineral that the thyroid gland uses to make thyroid hormones. Because thyroid hormones influence metabolism, energy use, brain development and many other body functions, getting enough iodine matters. But more iodine is not automatically better: both deficiency and excessive iodine intake can affect thyroid function. Why Does the Thyroid Need Iodine?…