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When there is insufficient intake of Iodine. Food most rich in Iodine originate from the lower region near the sea. Fore example if cows eat grass which has grown in Iodine rich soil, the milk will be rich in Iodine too. People who suffer from Iodine deficiency mostly live in high relief, rural areas with access to just local food, fore example in Himalaya region.
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Is goitre a good indicater of iodine deficiency?
The goitre is used as a biological marker for iodine deficiency. Goitre manifestation indicates that other damaging effects of iodine deficiency are already present.
What mineral deficiency causes goiter?
iodine
Deficiency of which mineral causes dwarfism and hypothyroidism?
Dwarfism is zinc deficiency. hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency.
What is the scientific name iodine?
HUSAIRA is the scientific name of iodine. The deficiency disease of iodine is Goitre.
Is salt iodine?
No, salt is mainly Sodium. Iodine is added to salt to prevent iodine deficiency.
How does deficiency of iron and iodine affect your body?
Deficiency of iron will lead to anemia while lack of iodine leads to thyroid problems.
An iodine deficiency can cause what?
Iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism, which can result in symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland). Severe iodine deficiency can also lead to intellectual disabilities in children and reproductive issues in adults.
What prolonged deficiency would affect thyroid?
A deficiency in the element Iodine in the diet.
What diseases does iodine help?
Goitre is the major disease caused by deficiency of iodine.
What element helps cure goiters?
Who suggested that iodine could be added to salt
What element deficiency causes goiter?
Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of goiter. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, and a lack of iodine can lead to the thyroid gland becoming enlarged in an attempt to produce more hormones.
Iodine deficiency can cause what?
Iodine deficiency can cause thyroid disorders, such as goiter and hypothyroidism. It can also lead to cognitive impairments, especially in children and pregnant women.
