why is the use of iodized salt is advisable
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Iodised salt is advisableto help reduce the chance of iodinedeficiency in humans. Iodinedeficiency commonly leads to thyroid gland problems, specifically endemic goiter. In endemic goiter, there occurs enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency.
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♤Thyroid gland makes a hormone , thyroxine .Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make this hormone.
♤ The thyroxoid hormone regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body,so as to provide us the best balance for growth.
♤ Deficiency of iodine in our diet results in a disorder called goitre in which thyroid gland becomes enlarged and thus, neck becomes swollen .
♤ Therefore, use of iodised salt is advisable to prevent the goitre disease.
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