Iodine
Weight Loss Explained
Many
people make the mistake of viewing iodine in the same light as taking
vitamins..."More must be better...Right?"
Unfortunately,
this is not necessarily the case with iodine.
If
you're thinking about increasing your iodine intake to try to lose
weight there are some things you need to know...The only time
that you should be taking iodine weight loss supplements is if you are
iodine deficient.
Iodine
is a trace mineral that is required by the body for an efficiently
functioning thyroid gland. The thyroid is incredibly
important because
it is responsible for producing hormones that regulate body
metabolism. In short, lack of iodine in your system can lead
to an inefficient metabolism, thus causing weight gain. An iodine
deficiency can also have a negative impact on your health.
If
you are deficient in iodine weight loss is possible simply be
increasing your iodine intake. Consuming more iodine will
help your metabolism
run more
efficiently.
However, if
you're not deficient and you consume too much iodine on a regular
basis it may negatively impact your health. Similar to and
iodine deficiency, too much iodine can also negatively impact the
thyroid gland.
So how do you know if you're getting
enough?
Foods such as seafood, kelp, certain
vegetables and iodized table salt contain iodine. However,
even if you eat these foods it is still possible to be iodine
deficient. The best way to know for sure is to consult your
doctor.
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