IODINE

DESCRIPTION: Iodine, a trace mineral. It is used by the thyroid to produce thyroxine. Thyroxin is a hormone which helps regulate energy production, body temperature, breathing, muscle tone and the maintenance of tissues. A deficiency in children may result in mental retardation. And in adults, a deficiency has been linked to breast cancer.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Supports your energy production, skin, nerves and reproductive function. Helps prevent against goiter.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None are known when taken as directed.

POTENTIAL INTERACTION: None known

GENERAL USAGE: May be taken daily.

FOOD SOURCES: Iodized salt, lobster, shrimp, cooked oysters, marine fish, soybeans, seaweed, breads, salt-water fish, white deep-water fish, garlic, lima beans, sea salt, dulse, asparagus, spinach, squash, Swiss chard, turnip greens and milk.