Question

why is the use of iodine salt advisible

Answer 1

Hey Vsauce, Michael here

CBSE stuff here ::::::>

1) It is advised to use iodised salt to prevent goitre (enlargement of the thyroid gland).

2)Iodine is required for the proper functioning of thyroid.

3) Iodine stimulates the thyroid gland & produce thyroxin hormone.

4) This hormone regulates carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in our body.

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EXTRA STUFF FROM WIKI::::>

Iodised salt (also spelled iodized salt) is table salt mixed with a minute amount of various salts of the element iodine.

The ingestion of iodine prevents iodine deficiency. Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Goiter is caused due to deficiency of iodine.

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I hope it helps

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Answer 2

Iodine salt is advised because it is required in the blood for the better functioning of body