Question

Why it is advised to use iodised salt in our diet

Answer 1

Iodine is one of the most important content that is necessary for making Thyroxine Hormone by the thyroid gland.

Deficiency of iodine in the diet could lead to the deficiency of Thyroxine hormone in body.

Deficiency of iodine in the diet produces less thyroxine causing the diseases called as GOITRE.

Therefore, doctors are advised to use iodised salt while cooking.

Answer 2

It is advised to use iodised salt because thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroxin hormone . Thyroxin hormone controls all the metabolic activities of our body like metabolism of carbohydrates , fats and protein . Due to the deficiency of thyroxin a disease called goitre is caused .