How to find out that there is a shortage of iodine in the body, the symptoms are controversial.

Iodine in the body is extremely important, this is probably not known only to children. We in everyday life have no time to think about what we have, and what does not. Tired - a cup of coffee, can not sleep - sleeping pills. And, for the time being, it passes. But only until the time, so do not ignore such seemingly familiar symptoms as fatigue, irritability, bad sleep. Maybe this is affected by the lack of iodine in the body, the symptoms of which are very different.

Test for iodine deficiency.

It is clear that it is easier to quickly drink something than to be examined, but the role of iodine in the body is extremely high, so it is worthwhile to conduct at least a home test for a shortage or excess of iodine. The test is quite simple. Make yourself an iodine grid in the evening and look at the result. If there is a shortage of iodine in the body, the symptoms will be as follows: after 2 - 3 hours there will be nothing left of the net, and if the traces of the grid are visible in the morning, then there is nothing to worry about at all.

Why do we need iodine?

This micronutrient, as it is sometimes called a physician, is needed by our thyroid gland for proper functioning. And what does this gland do? It produces thyroid hormones, on which depends, how effective are the metabolic processes in the body. From them, in turn, determines our state of health, because if the metabolism in the body slows down , one by one begins to stick to the illness.

Global problem.

Global called the problem of iodine deficiency in the human body, WHO (World Health Organization), because, ignoring the fact that there is a shortage of iodine in the body, the symptoms without attention, you can go to the last point, that is, it is deadly dangerous. And statistics around the world are pretty sad. If there are 6 billion people in the world, then every sixth person is at risk, that is, more than 15%. Unfortunately, in this risk zone are almost all the CIS countries, except those areas that are located in close proximity to the sea. But it turns out that the excess of iodine is no less dangerous, and maybe even more harmful, it's just that hyperthyroidism is less common and less talked about.

Excess iodine.

If there is an excess of iodine in the body, the symptoms can be such: a person will become more likely to have diarrhea, muscle weakness. One of the possible signs is frequent high fever in the absence of inflammatory diseases, as a result of increased sweating. Very often, annoyed over trifles, we think that this is the result of endless stress at work and at home. In fact, with a high degree of probability, this may be a sign of excess iodine.

Lack of iodine in the body, symptoms.

This disease affects about 200 million people worldwide. Most of them are women. This is especially dangerous for pregnant women, because it can affect the health of the future baby, mainly on the mental faculties. The only thing that is a little consoling, that indicating the lack of iodine in the body symptoms quickly become visible to the naked eye. The thyroid gland increases markedly in size, and in severe cases, so-called endemic goiter grows or, as they say, there is a Graves disease. Russian statistics saddens, claiming that 20% of the total population is sick with it in different forms.

What to do?

Iodine enters the body only from the outside, a normal amount called 100 mcg per day. You can increase the intake of iodine medication (there are special medications containing microdoses of this element and are prescribed often for preventive purposes) or try to add to your diet food that is rich in iodine. This seafood, especially the liver of cod and kelp - record holders for iodine. In stores, iodized salt is sold , consuming it instead of the usual salt, we also help our body to the best of our ability.