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<\/a><\/p>\nIodine deficiency has been making a comeback in Australia and in 2009 Australian and New Zealand Food standards now has the requirement that all commercially made bread (except for organic or unpackaged) is to include iodised salt.\u00a0 It is believed some of the reasons we are becoming more deficient in iodine is that sanitation processes in the dairy industry were changed which has reduced iodine content.\u00a0 It can also be linked to low seafood diets and this mineral is not as strong in our soil as it was, therefore some vegetables that once were higher in iodine are no longer.<\/p>\n
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Why is iodine so important?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere are several processes iodine is important for.\u00a0 But the main ones include:<\/h4>\n\n- Synthesis of thyroid hormones<\/li>\n
- Contributes to physical and mental development \u2013 very important in pregnancy<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n
- Regulates hormone secretion<\/li>\n
- Involved in cell division<\/li>\n
- Myelination<\/li>\n
- Regulating immune responses by mast cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\nSigns of possible iodine deficiency:<\/h4>\n\n- Decreased levels of T3 and T4 \u2013 thyroid hormones<\/li>\n
- Fatigue<\/li>\n
- Hypothyroidism \u2013 thyroid is not working as effectively as it should<\/li>\n
- High cholesterol<\/li>\n
- Insulin resistance\/syndrome X<\/li>\n
- Oestrogen excess<\/li>\n
- Obesity<\/li>\n
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\nThe main food sources containing iodine include:<\/h4>\n\n- Asparagus<\/li>\n
- Seafood but particularly cod and oysters<\/li>\n
- Garlic<\/li>\n
- Irish moss<\/li>\n
- Lima beans<\/li>\n
- Mushrooms<\/li>\n
- Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n
- Commercial bread in Australia\/NZ and iodised salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\nThere are some foods, if eaten in excess which can impair the absorption of iodine and should be avoided if there is a thyroid goitre present.\u00a0 They include:<\/h4>\n\n- Cabbage<\/li>\n
- Brussel sprouts<\/li>\n
- Legumes<\/li>\n
- Tea<\/li>\n
- Cassava<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can test for iodine deficiency and the most reliable is a 24 hour urine test.\u00a0 If this is something you are interested in doing or want to chat about whether iodine deficiency could be causing some of the above symptoms for you, contact Clinical Nutritionist Megan Crockart to book in – megan@balancingnutrition.com.au<\/a> or 0417 679 287.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Megan<\/strong> Crockart<\/strong>\u00a0is a qualified Holistic Nutritionist & a self-confessed foodie! Megan has a special interest in working with individuals with allergies, food intolerances, SIBO, eczema, pre- & post-natal health & children\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nBalancing Nutrition.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nTo book a consultation with Megan please click\u00a0here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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- Synthesis of thyroid hormones<\/li>\n
- Contributes to physical and mental development \u2013 very important in pregnancy<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n
- Regulates hormone secretion<\/li>\n
- Involved in cell division<\/li>\n
- Myelination<\/li>\n
- Regulating immune responses by mast cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Signs of possible iodine deficiency:<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Decreased levels of T3 and T4 \u2013 thyroid hormones<\/li>\n
- Fatigue<\/li>\n
- Hypothyroidism \u2013 thyroid is not working as effectively as it should<\/li>\n
- High cholesterol<\/li>\n
- Insulin resistance\/syndrome X<\/li>\n
- Oestrogen excess<\/li>\n
- Obesity<\/li>\n
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The main food sources containing iodine include:<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Asparagus<\/li>\n
- Seafood but particularly cod and oysters<\/li>\n
- Garlic<\/li>\n
- Irish moss<\/li>\n
- Lima beans<\/li>\n
- Mushrooms<\/li>\n
- Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n
- Commercial bread in Australia\/NZ and iodised salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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There are some foods, if eaten in excess which can impair the absorption of iodine and should be avoided if there is a thyroid goitre present.\u00a0 They include:<\/h4>\n
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- Cabbage<\/li>\n
- Brussel sprouts<\/li>\n
- Legumes<\/li>\n
- Tea<\/li>\n
- Cassava<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can test for iodine deficiency and the most reliable is a 24 hour urine test.\u00a0 If this is something you are interested in doing or want to chat about whether iodine deficiency could be causing some of the above symptoms for you, contact Clinical Nutritionist Megan Crockart to book in – megan@balancingnutrition.com.au<\/a> or 0417 679 287.<\/p>\n
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Megan<\/strong> Crockart<\/strong>\u00a0is a qualified Holistic Nutritionist & a self-confessed foodie! Megan has a special interest in working with individuals with allergies, food intolerances, SIBO, eczema, pre- & post-natal health & children\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Balancing Nutrition.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
To book a consultation with Megan please click\u00a0here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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References available upon request<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Iodine is a trace mineral that is often only associated with whether your salt is iodised or not or is in the first aid kit as an antiseptic for minor cuts.\u00a0 But it is so much more than that\u2026 Iodine … Continue reading