Prolonged deficiency of iodine in the human body can cause serious health problems. Because of the number of the element directly depends on the state and function of the thyroid gland, as well as the hormonal balance in the body.
But notice the problem? How to understand that the test is iodine deficiency? What are the signs to this point?
Thus, the consumer daily norm of iodine human body is 100-200 micrograms (acc N-WHO data). Of course, it is necessary to make adjustments for age and state of health of the individual. In addition, more iodine (lower barrier - 200 g) required for pregnant women and nursing mother.
Important:during gestation iodine deficiency becomes really dangerous, because fraught with miscarriage, including the later stages, the emergence of various defects have a child.
Iodine is a basic component of thyroid hormone, which plays a major role in human development, metabolism and brain activity. The drawback of this element leads to diseases of thyroid and sufficiently serious defects arising as the result of malfunctions of the glands.
How to understand that the body lacks iodine?
Endocrinologist called several clear signs that help to identify the most deficit:
1. Cosmetic skin problems, hair. When iodine deficiency in humans with a local dry skin itch, and there is a strong hair loss.
2. Sudden and significant weight gain. Due to lack of iodine in the human body metabolism slows down. This slows down the burning of calories and contributes to the formation of extra kilos. Incidentally, in this case, the addition can happen even to those who are sitting on a diet without violations.
3. Permanent "merzlyavost". When a person is colder and colder, it can also be a sign of iodine deficiency. Since the latter leads to a decrease in metabolic rate, body produces less energy and accordingly receives less heat.
4. Chronic fatigue. Feeling of extreme fatigue can also be a symptom of iodine deficiency in the body. In addition, even after minor physical activity, a person may feel general weakness.
5. Frequent constipation. This is also from a lack of iodine. According to medical practitioners, disruptions thyroid gland affect the decrease in activity of the stomach and colon.
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