Does the human body really need iodine?
Here is what I found. Iodine is a critically important component of thyroid hormones Definition Hyperthyroidism is an imbalance of metabolism caused by overproduction of thyroid hormone. Alternative Names Thyrotoxicosis; Overactive thyroid Causes, incidence, and risk factors The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It produces several hormones which control the way that every cell in the body uses energy (metabolism). The thyroid is part of the endocrine system. Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis occurs when the thyroid releases too many of its hormones over a short (acute) or long (chronic) period of time. Many diseases and conditions can cause this problem, including: Graves’ disease Non-cancerous growths of the thyroid gland or pituitary gland Tumors of the testes or ovaries Inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the thyroid due to viral infections or other causes Ingestion of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone Ingestion of excessive iodine Graves’ disease accounts for 85% of a
