Iodine, ranked 62nd in the Earth's elemental abundance, is a rare element. It is found in very small amounts primarily in seawater and in hard rocks formed by the evaporation of seawater. Iodine can also be found in marine organisms such as seaweed. Seaweed is the most abundant source of iodine because it has the ability to collect and concentrate large amounts of iodine from ocean water.
Starting in the 1920s, iodine was added to salt to help combat goiter. Refined salt is a lifeless, devitalized product that has been stripped of all its minerals and exposed to toxic chemicals that give it its white color. Ingesting refined salt can cause numerous health problems and should be avoided. Therefore, unrefined salt is the preferred salt . Rock salt is a prime example of unrefined salt.
Years of inadequate agricultural techniques have left the soil depleted of minerals. As can be expected, crops grown in soils deficient in iodine due to these poor agricultural techniques will inevitably experience iodine deficiency. People consuming such crops are unable to meet their body's iodine needs.
Additionally, individuals who use daily chemical medications and are exposed to radioactive waves have been observed to have very low iodine levels. Iodine deficiency in humans is often due to these factors.
Iodine regulates the functions of the thyroid gland in the body. The thyroid gland plays important roles in cognitive function, growth and development, weight control, energy utilization, and the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. Iodine deficiency causes mental retardation , infertility , and developmental disorders . Excessive iodine intake also disrupts the thyroid gland's hormonal balance.
Therefore, iodine consumption should be moderate. Unrefined, iodized natural salt can be consumed to address iodine deficiency. If iodine is present, non-iodized natural salt can be consumed. You can safely use unrefined Prof Saracoglu Iodized Fine Rock Salt and Prof Saracoglu Non-Iodized Rock Salt to maintain your iodine balance.