Iodine deficiency in the body is manifested by poor concentration, lack of energy, extreme fatigue, depression, poor complexion, hair loss and weak or brittle hair.
In addition, there may be swelling of the hands, eyes, legs, weak heartbeat and muscle spasms.
Excessive weight gain is also one of the phenomena that occurs due to lack of iodine because this element is one of the best oxidation catalysts in our body.
Iodine primarily plays a role in the functioning of the thyroid gland. It contains 70 to 80 percent of iodine, but it is also important for other tissues: brain, skin, stomach, chest, thymus, pancreas and cerebral spinal fluid.
Iodine deficiency in any of these parts of the body leads to its dysfunction.
If you find that your body lacks iodine, consume foods rich in iodine. It is most abundant in sea fish, seafood, carrots, spinach, radish, peas, potatoes, mushrooms, strawberries, bananas, cabbage, onions, lettuce and egg yolk.
Also, iodine to compensate through the skin. From time to time, it is good to smear the skin with tincture of iodine, reports Nezavisne.
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