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I have to cook a low iodine diet for a family member, how do I know if any foods have iodine in them .I was trying to leave out alot of sodium, but after research I found out thaqt sodium is not a major factor in cooking for a low iodine diet? is this true? Does sodium have any effect on this diet? How do I find out how much iodine is in the food, it is not on the labels. Thanks for any help.
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Salt used in the kitchen?
THE SALT USED IN KITCHEN IS SODIUM CHLORIDE [NaCL]. IT IS VERY COMMON SALT BUT WE USE A MIXTURE OF IODINE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE IN OUR DAILY LIFE FOR A HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS DIET.
How much sodium chloride is in halite?
Sodium chloride contain 39,66 55 sodium.
Why is a goiter is uncommon problem in the US?
Goiter is most commonly caused by a deficiency of iodine. Iodine is used by the thyroid in the synthesis of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. In North America, all table salt is iodized, meaning it is not just sodium chloride but has also iodine (in the form of sodium iodide) and so it is rare to have a diet deficient in iodine.
Why is a goiter an uncommon problem in the US?
Goiter is most commonly caused by a deficiency of iodine. Iodine is used by the thyroid in the synthesis of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. In North America, all table salt is iodized, meaning it is not just sodium chloride but has also iodine (in the form of sodium iodide) and so it is rare to have a diet deficient in iodine.
Is a low-sodium diet adequate in all nutrients?
Yes, including iodine.
Is potassium chloride used in household salt to replace sodium chloride?
Yes, for people who have a sodium restricted diet due to high blood pressure, it is possible to substitute potassium chloride.
What is salt sensitive?
The reaction to sodium chloride (this is the sensitivity) is very different in a population.
Does pink Himalayan salt have iodine in it?
Pink salt in the UK is pink because of the inclusion of oxidized iron. Iodine is close to chlorine as a halogen on the periodic table.. Almost all mineral (table) salt is derived from sea water and there is plenty of iodine in seawater. Goiter is a deficiency disease resulting from (inter alia) low iodine in the diet. People who eat seafood get plenty of iodine. Mineral sources of sodium chloride MAY not necessarily have high iodine levels. Table salt in many countries is often "iodized" ensuring the populace is getting a goiter-avoiding diet. -Firstmate-
Sodium allowed on a 2000 calorie diet each day?
2,400 MG
Is potassium chloride used as substitute for sodium chloride?
This is a loose question. Since the most well known use for salt is in human diet, we could start an answer in this context. To replace dietary sodium chloride salt completely with potassium could well have fatal effects. Sodium chloride is essential for the function of the nervous system. However a high sodium (ion) intake can also be fatal. In the last few years, low sodium (ion) salts have been marketed. These might have as little 35% of the sodium of typical sodium chloride table salt, the substitute for the missing sodium is sometimes purely potassium chloride and sometimes potassium with some magnesium.
Why do you need sodium chloride in your diet?
salt is an important part of the diet, sodium is considered an electrolyte and salt also helps protect the body from dehydration by making the body hold on to more water then it would without the salt.
Is it safe to eat chloride?
Yes, but in the form of sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is table salt, and is contained in many foods. Only very small amounts are needed in the human diet, on a daily basis. In civilized societies, with their processed foods, most people eat too much salt.
