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In 1957 children in schools in the Milwaukee WI area were give a iodine supplement What was that for?
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Iodine supplements were given to prevent goiter (hypothyroidism),
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What iodine supplement does Dr David Brownstein suggest?
lugols iodine
What is the maximum dosage of iodine permitted in a dietary supplement?
The recommended daily dosage of iodine permitted in a dietary supplement varies by age. For adults the recommended dosage is 150 mcg, for pregnant and lactating women the recommendation is 220 mcg, and for children the recommendation is 120mcg. Maximum dosage of iodine is unlikely to cause adverse health effects.
Why is iodine a necessary supplement in your diet?
Because iodine deficiency cause goitre arjun pagal
Why were iodine pills dispensed in schools in the 1950's?
It was to add iodine to diets that lacked iodine in order to prevent "goiters".
What is idolized salt?
Its actually Iodized Salt, and Iodine is added to supplement your health because years ago people were getting sick from Iodine defficiency
Lack of which element can lead to thyroid problems?
Lack of Iodine can lead to hypothyroidism.This can be a problem in developing countries.In most developed countries however, iodine is added as supplement to i.e. table-salt.
Is vinegar similar to iodine?
Vinegar and iodine are not similar substances. Vinegar is a liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid and water, commonly used in cooking and household cleaning. Iodine is a chemical element (I) found in the periodic table, typically used in disinfectants, medical treatments, and as a supplement for iodine deficiency. They have different chemical compositions and uses.
Do you use iodine on cows?
Only if it's necessary. For example, Iodine is best for dipping the navel on newborn calves to keep it from getting infected, and for dipping teats in before milking for commercial dairy operations. Iodine is also used as a supplement in loose mineral for cattle to eat.
Does added iodine in food need to be declared on the ingredients list in the USA?
According to a scientific article about iodine declaration the recommended daily intake of iodine in the US is 150 micrograms per day as determined by the US Food and Nutrition Board. According to the FDA, you only need to declare minerals like iodine if you add them as a supplement or if you make a claim about them. Since it's unlikely that you add it if you don't make a claim about it or if it doesn't serve as a supplement, you are supposed to declare it and the FDA also lists specific rules on how to do it. In short, yes. Added iodine would need to be declared in most if not all cases.
Is salt made of Iodine?
Regular "table salt" is a compound of sodium and chlorine. Iodine is often added to it before it's sold, as a dietary supplement to protect against the dangers of iodine- deficiency diseases, but iodine is a separate element that's not involved in the composition of pure table salt. But there are "salts" of other elements too, and they include things like silver iodide and potassium iodide, in which iodine is part of the chemical compound.
What is a supplement for the pituitary gland?
Pituitary gland is responsible for the secretion of hormones that regulate the function of other glands in the body. It also controls various physiological processes. Some good supplement for pituitary gland are Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Iodine.
How do you use supplement in a sentence?
He supplements his income by working nights. (verb) They take vitamin supplements. (noun) Pregnant and nursing mothers should usually take an iodine supplement. (noun)
