When iodine is out of balance

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"The most common thyroid disorder is an under-active thyroid, or hypothyroidism - the thyroid fails to produce enough hormone due to insufficient intake of iodine, and shrivels away." and: "In many countries, goitre has been largely eliminated by the widespread use of iodised salt, but at one time it was common in areas where the soil and rocks lack iodine, as in Derbyshire, where the disease was called 'Derbyshire Neck'." and: "How to maintain a healthy thyroid Every adult needs iodine, but only one ten thousandth part of a gram per day. Food usually supplies this because iodine occurs in most soils and is taken up by plants. A balanced diet without too much processed food and which includes fresh fruit and vegetables should ensure an adequate intake. There is also iodine in meat (especially liver), enriched cereals, seafood

(including seaweed, or kelp) and drinking water. Most people needn't worry about having too much iodine in their diet as any excess is lost in urine. Some multi-vitamins may contain iodine, but isolated iodine supplements are both difficult to obtain and rarely necessary. However, there is some research to suggest that in areas of iodine deficiency taking extra iodine during pregnancy may reduce the frequency of hypothyroidism problems in young children (see link below). If you are concerned about this talk to your GP." http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/organ/thyroid.html

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