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Thyroid gland
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Why is iodine good for you?
Yes it can be good sometimes. It has a lot of good uses... though if you consume a large amount of iodine you can die. So be careful! :)CheapIodine.com is a great source for Iodine.
What is iodine necessary for?
Iodine is needed for the normal metabolism of cells. Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy. Humans need iodine for normal thyroid function, and for the production of thyroid hormones
What are the uses of iodine trichloride?
Iodine Tricholide (ICl3) is used as an Antiseptic ... for the Skin, 1% soln. & on Mucous membrane, 1:1000 to 1:2000 soln.
What are 3 uses of Iodine element?
Iodine is used in medicine as a sterilizing agent, and to help remove harmful levels of radiation from a patient. Iodine is also used, in small amounts, as a food additive to promote health Iodine is used as a dye though this use is less common today then it was in the past.
What is the difference between iodine crystals and iodine solution?
Iodine crystal is solid Iodine. Iodine solution is when Iodine crystals are dissolved in water.
What does your body need irodine for?
Iodine is needed to allow the Thyroid glands to work sufficiently... what are thyroid glands?? they are glands under the chin/in the neck that release a hormone that regulates our metabolism.... what happens if we are iodine deficient? our metabolism slows, therefore we get fat
What regulates potential metabolism?
enzymes
What is added to common salt to improve health?
The additive that helps improve health is iodine. It is a vital micronutrient that is responsible for proper function of the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and bone growth.
What gland regulates iodine?
The thyroid gland
What is the role of corticosteroids in the metabolism of food?
Regulates metabolism and creates energy for food
What does insluin do?
It regulates the metabolism of sugar in the blood.
What primary organ regulates metabolism?
liver
This hormone regulates carbohydrate metabolism?
Epinephrine
What gland regulates growth and metabolism?
The thyroid gland.
Which endocrine gland regulates the body's metabolism?
The thyroid
Which mineral is needed for growth and metabolism?
Iodine
What has the author Edward Johnson Wayne written?
Edward Johnson Wayne has written: 'Clinical aspects of iodine metabolism' -- subject(s): Iodine, Metabolism
