http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Povidone_iodine
Thyroid tissue.
prevent goiter
Here are some rhyming iodine slogans: "Goiters are not fine, how about some iodine?" "If you mash your finger in a door, put some iodine on that sore." "Iodine, element 53, does plenty of good for you and me." "Iodine is fine for the injuries of mine."
Iodine, Nitrogene, Vanadium, ERbium (2), Tellurium
Tincture of iodine is a mixture of iodine dissolved in a potassium iodide solution. Iodine is the pure compound. At room temperate, iodine is quite unstable and tends to sublime. The tincture of iodine KI3 is used to stabilize iodine in certain experiments and as a reagent.
Chlorine and Bromine are used are Purifying agents in Pools/Spas. Fluorine in compounds (Fluoride) is used in Dentistry. Iodine is used as an antiseptic, and has dietary benefits for the Thyroid. Astatine is radioactive and has uses in Nuclear Medicine.
It uses Iodine
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism and uses iodine to produce thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential for controlling metabolism, growth, and development in the body.
Katniss in NO WAY uses a sweetener for her water. She uses the iodine that she found in the backpack she got at the Cornucopia to cleanse the water she drinks.
This section discusses some of the ways that individuals have used iodine -- for everything from sore throats and colds, fibrocystic breasts, hair loss, fungal infections, ovarian cysts, prostrate problems, ovarian cysts, thyroid conditions, weight loss, heart issues, cancer, skin tags, acne, nuclear protection, disinfecting cuts, water purification, food poisoning, PMS, burns, teeth and gum issues, etc.One of the less well known uses is discussed by Ryan Drum-- using iodine as protection from increasing levels of background radiation coming from nuclear reactors (I-131). Using iodine for protection from nuclear disasters is discussed in the nuclear section.The Earth Clinic section discusses uses for iodine submitted by various individuals.The Atomidine article has testimonials from the 1930s on nascent iodine.Potter describes many uses of iodine from 1902.Doctor's Facts describes iodide uses for a variety of ailments in the early 1900s.
Yes. Most catfish contain some iodine.
It is supposed that iodine can kill some yeasts.