Studio : SWANSON

Publisher : SWANSON

Binding : Health and Beauty

Product Description
Humans require iodine for proper physical and mental development. Iodine is an essential component of thyroid hormones, which are required for normal development and metabolism. Signs of iodine deficiency include hypothyroidism, lethargy, and weight gain. The clinical presentation of iodine deficiency is goiter. Serious iodine deficiency during pregnancy may result in stillbirths, abortions and congenital abnormalities. Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of mental retardation, producing typical reductions in IQ of 10 to 15 IQ points. It has been speculated that deficiency of iodine and other micronutrients and may be a possible factor in observed differences in IQ between ethnic groups. Thyroid hormones affect heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. To various extents they regulate protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism. But they have their most pronounced effects on how human cells use energetic compounds. Suggested Use Adults: Take one tablet per day with water. or as recommended by your health care practitioner.
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