Iodine (trace element)
funktion von Jod | |
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recommended daily allowance | 180-200 mcg/day for adults. Pregnant women: 230 mcg/day. When breastfeeding: 260 mcg/day |
available in | Sea fish, iodised salt |
signs of deficiency | Goitre formation in thyroid gland. Slow thyroid gland, which can lead to inhibited growth and serious metabolic impairment |
main function/organ support | Thyroid hormones, fertility, stress reaction |
dosage in orthomolecular medicine | Up to 500 mcg per day, depending what it is being used for |