What does patasium and iodine make?
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Potassium iodide (KI) is a white, odorless solid that is typically used in its powder form, as shown in the image below. It's added to table salt as an important source of dietary iodine, and it can be ingested to protect the thyroid gland from nuclear radiation. Potassium iodide is nontoxic, unless used excessively, but can cause problems for people with iodine sensitivities.
Potassium iodide powder
KI Powder from wikimedia commons user Walkerma
Uses of Potassium Iodide
There are many ways in which potassium iodine can be used to promote good health. Below, we will review some of the more common uses for this important compound:
Iodized salt as protection from iodine deficiency disorders
Iodine is necessary for proper thyroid function, which is an important part of metabolism. Without enough iodine, thyroid enlargement occurs--this enlarged thyroid is called a 'goiter'. Even more importantly, an iodine deficiency inhibits fetal brain development, which can result in a reduction of 10-15 IQ points over a lifetime. In fact, iodine deficiency is one of the greatest causes of mental retardation.
Woman with an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) due to iodine deficiency.
goiter
Seafood is an abundant natural source of iodine, but seafood isn't widely available in many parts of the world. Due to this, potassium iodide is added to table salt to make what's known as iodized salt. Iodized salt typically contains 0.006% to 0.010% potassium iodide. In the United States, about 70% of table salt is iodized, but iodine deficiency is still a serious health concern around the world......
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Potassium iodide (KI) is a white, odorless solid that is typically used in its powder form, as shown in the image below. It's added to table salt as an important source of dietary iodine, and it can be ingested to protect the thyroid gland from nuclear radiation. Potassium iodide is nontoxic, unless used excessively, but can cause problems for people with iodine sensitivities.
Potassium iodide powder
KI Powder from wikimedia commons user Walkerma
Uses of Potassium Iodide
There are many ways in which potassium iodine can be used to promote good health. Below, we will review some of the more common uses for this important compound:
Iodized salt as protection from iodine deficiency disorders
Iodine is necessary for proper thyroid function, which is an important part of metabolism. Without enough iodine, thyroid enlargement occurs--this enlarged thyroid is called a 'goiter'. Even more importantly, an iodine deficiency inhibits fetal brain development, which can result in a reduction of 10-15 IQ points over a lifetime. In fact, iodine deficiency is one of the greatest causes of mental retardation.
Woman with an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) due to iodine deficiency.
goiter
Seafood is an abundant natural source of iodine, but seafood isn't widely available in many parts of the world. Due to this, potassium iodide is added to table salt to make what's known as iodized salt. Iodized salt typically contains 0.006% to 0.010% potassium iodide. In the United States, about 70% of table salt is iodized, but iodine deficiency is still a serious health concern around the world......
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