Iodine plays an important role in maintaining our body in a healthy state. First of all, he is responsible for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, maintains hormonal balance, is necessary for the functioning of the brain and for maintaining immunity. Its deficiency in our body, especially for a long time, can negatively affect our health. Problems with the heart and blood vessels, impaired emotional stability, muscle pain, and skin problems are just some of the effects of iodine deficiency.
What are the signs of iodine deficiency in the body? The main ones are nine:
- chronic fatigue;
- weak immunity, frequent morbidity;
- swelling – the eyes or hands or feet;
- anemia – iron deficiency in the blood;
- overweight;
- hypotension – lowering blood pressure;
- decreased intelligence, reduced ability to remember dates, events, solve complex problems, it is difficult to engage in creative activity;
- bad mood and depression;
- menstrual irregularities in women.