Potassium Iodide - 500g Pure Powder

Iodine is needed in order for the Thyroid glands to function appropriately. These glands control the flow of certain very important hormones throughout the body, and without Iodine, the hormones will be incorrectly produced as Iodine is one of the essential ingredients that goes into these hormones. Far from merely controlling some nondescript hormones, the Thyroid controls metabolism to some extent, aids in the conversion between food and energy, keeps human growth and development in check, and it helps to keep body temperature at normal levels.There are other organs that use Iodine too, however the link between these organs and what they do with the Iodine is still missing information. The only clear link we have researched to 100% accuracy is the link between the Thyroid and Iodine. Morse research still has yet to be done on the rest.Deficiency of IodineNot taking the correct amount of Iodine daily may result in Iodine deficiency which can then result in Hyperthyroidism. This causes the Thyroid to grow and expand in trying to keep up with the body's demand for hormones. This could cause the development of a goiter that will be very visible on the body. Hyperthyroidism symptoms include a reduction in mental capabilities, depression, fatigue, dry or itchy skin, muscle cramps and pains, leg swelling, and heightened cholesterol levels.If this disease continues untreated it may result in puffiness of the eyes, decrease in body temperature, heart rate reduction, general heart issues, and accumulation of fluid in or around the lungs which can be very dangerous. In its most severe forms, Hyperthyroidism may even lead to a special kind of coma.If a woman has Iodine deficiency while pregnant, this may significantly diminish the mental capabilities of the infant once it is born, along with speech problems, problems with movement, stunted growth, and general apathy (which is never a good sign in children). In essence, Iodine deficiency will lead to mental retardation in children. In fact, Iodine deficiency is generally thought to be one of the most common and preventable causes of brain damage. It can even lead to stillbirth and miscarriage if symptoms are severe in the pregnant women. Should this deficiency be corrected, studies have shown that children are more likely to survive.A general American diet will have the necessary daily values of iodine to function well, but in developing countries it has been found that about 30% of the population is subject to iodine deficiency.Excess of IodineIodine deficiency is not the only thing that is dangerous when it comes to iodine. An excess of iodine can also be dangerous. Symptoms of this include a taste of metal in the mouth, soreness of the gums and teeth, diarrhea, depression, skin problems, etc. If iodine is applied directly to the skin it may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions among other possibilities.Of course, taking too much iodine may also cause the thyroid to act out of order. It will no longer be able to function and produce hormones normally which can then lead to hyperthyroidism in the same fashion that would take place if there was a deficiency of iodine. Discounted at only: US$ 123.50