Iodine is a trace element essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, triodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolic pattern of most cells and play a vital role in the process of early growth and development of most organs, especially the brain. Unlike nutrients such as iron, calcium or vitamins, iodine does not occur naturally in specific foods; rather, it is present in the soil and is ingested through foods grown on that soil. As per WHO 1994 report, living on the sea coast does not guarantee iodine sufficiency. World iodine deficiency day: Role of iodine in pregnancy
GeneralIodine is a trace element essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, triodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolic pattern of most cells and play a vital role in the process of early growth and development of most organs, especially the brain. Unlike nutrients such as iron, calcium or vitamins, iodine does not occur naturally in specific foods; rather, it is present in the soil and is ingested through foods grown on that soil. As per WHO 1994 report, living on the sea coast does not guarantee iodine sufficiency.
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