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iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone. thyroxin regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body so as to provide the best balance for growth. iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin so the use of iodised salt is advisable.
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∙ 6y agoDefficiency of iodine leads to hypothyroidism, goiter and especially to mental retardation; so all peoples must have a normal daily intake of iodine (not lower than 150 γg).
But it is not recommended to use iodized salt by persons with hyperthyroidism.
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Which is better for health- iodised salt or cristal salt?
Iodised salt
Is it good to use iodised salt in your swimming pool?
NO !!
Information about importance of iodised salt?
Iodised salt is recommended to avoid idiocy.See this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodised_salt.
What brand of sea salt if iodized?
The healthier salt is iodised; but the sea salt can be also iodised.
Why is salt iodised?
Iodised salt (sodium chloride) contain iodine (as potassium/sodium iodide or potassium/sodium iodate). The concentration of iodine is 20 +/- 5 mg/kg. Iodised salt is recommended to avoid idiocy.
Salt for Kentucky Fried Chicken?
KFC use fine iodised sodium chloride.
Why is iodised table salt is mixture?
Iodised table salt contain sodium chloride, potassium iodide (or iodate) and anticaking substances.
Why table salt is called iodised salt?
It's called iodised salt when a little bit of iodine has been added to it. Iodine is good for your thyroid gland, that's why.
Where do you get non iodised salt?
Thankfully it is now very easy to get non-iodised salt at local grocery chains. Brands like Kroger, Harveys, and Publix all have store brand non-iodised salt. Lawreys and Morton also sell a non-iodised salt on their website.
Where can you buy iodised salt in UK?
waitrose or ocado
Is aquarium salt for fresh water fish?
There are commonly two types of 'regular' table salt. One is 'Iodised' the other is not. Do not use the 'Iodised' salt in fish tanks. I would advise you to use cooking salt as that is not 'Iodised'.
How do you refine or exract salt?
See the following link: http://www.sspindia.com/salt-processing-plant.html#iodised-salt-processing-plant.
