Question

why it is advised to take iodised salt in mountainous region

Answer 1

Not only in mountainous regions, it's advised to always take iodides salt because if there is deficiency of iodine in our body, then our thyroid glands will encounter problems and start malfunctioning

Answer 2

♤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.