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Article: Orthoiodosupplementation: iodine sufficiency of the whole human body.
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- Original Internist
- Article date:
- December 1, 2002
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Introduction
Iodine (I) is the only trace element required in the synthesis of hormones. These I-containing hormones are involved in embryogenesis, differentiation, cognitive development, growth, metabolism, and maintenance of body temperature. I is highly concentrated in one organ, the thyroid gland, which becomes visibly enlarged when there is a deficiency of that element. It is the most commonly deficient trace element in the world with an acknowledged third of mankind functioning below optimal level due to its deficiency.(1) Low intake of I is the world's leading cause of intellectual deficiency.(2) Yet, as unbelievable as it may sound, this essential element ...