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Iodine Deficiency

Iodine Deficiency

The body does not make iodine, so it is an essential part of your diet. Iodine is an element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormones. In areas where there is little iodine in the diet, typically remote inland areas where no marine foods are eaten, iodine deficiency gives rise to goitre.

Iodine, Thyroid Hormones and the Thyroid Gland

July 6, 2014 By @ThyroidClinic

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Iodine and Thyroid Hormones The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), which help to control the body’s rate of metabolism. Both T3 and T4 have similar actions on the body’s tissues, but T3 is a more potent form of the hormone than T4. The thyroid produces considerably more T4 than T3; however, the body’s cells convert T4 into … [Read more...] about Iodine, Thyroid Hormones and the Thyroid Gland

Getting Rid of Goitres

February 7, 2013 By admin

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Getting Rid of Goitres A goitre is often also called a goiter and can be embarrassing and uncomfortable for those who have it. It is a swelling of the thyroid gland, which often leads to noticeable growth around the neck and vocal box. In the vast majority of cases, a goitre is caused by iodine deficiency. Thus, the condition is most prevalent in countries that do not use … [Read more...] about Getting Rid of Goitres

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