Iodine - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Iodine
Cardiovascular System
Arrhythmias may occur as a result of Iodine deficiency. [1]
Iodine may alleviate the Atrial Fibrillation form of Tachycardia.
Congestive Heart Failure may occur as a result of Iodine deficiency. [2]
Preeclampsia may occur as a result of Iodine deficiency. [3]
Cells
Iodine deficiency is associated with impaired Growth. [4]
Digestive System
Iodine deficiency may cause Hypochlorhydria.
Ears/Hearing
Hearing impairment (Deafness) may occur as a result of Iodine deficiency. [5]
Eyes/Vision
Iodine deficiency may cause Eyes - Dry (Iodine concentrates in the Lacrymal Glands of the Eyes).
Immune System
Iodine deficiency may increase the risk of some forms of Cancer and Iodine may help to prevent some types of Cancer: [6]
Cancer - Breast has been linked to Iodine deficiency. [7]
Cancer - Endometrium has been linked to Iodine deficiency. [8]
Cancer - Ovaries has been linked to Iodine deficiency. [9]
Cancer - Prostate has been linked to Iodine deficiency. [10]
Cancer - Stomach has been linked to Iodine deficiency. [11]
Cancer - Thyroid [12]
Iodine (consumed orally, applied topically or used as a mouth gargle) may kill many types of Bacteria - Detrimental (a 1:20,000 solution of Iodine kills most Bacteria within one minute of contact).
Iodine may kill several forms of Fungi - Detrimental.
Metabolism
Iodine may enhance the conversion of Adipose Tissue (body fat) into Energy (when the Thyroid Gland is under-functioning).
Iodine may increase the Basal Metabolism(BMR) (by stimulating the production of Thyroid Hormones).
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