Cheap yet beneficial!

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The iodized table salt is a salt which is mixed with some amount of iodine. Iodine can also be commonly found in some plants and fruits (e.g bananas, pineapples, sea vegetables, etc). This salt plays a vital role in preventing the problem of iodine deficiency in the body which has become a major health problem in many countries. The iodine boosted table salt provides an amount of iodine (though small but significant since we will need less than one teaspoon of iodine to ensure good health in our entire lifetime), which can prevent from cretinism (retarded brain development in children), stillbirth, and miscarriage. In a study in 2014, it was concluded that about 90 million people are suffering from iodine deficiency. This figure can be minimized by consuming the iodized salt on a regular basis.

Some of the Major Advantages of Iodized Table Salt are as follows-

Combats Cancer: -

The deficiency of iodine can cause many types of cancer such as breast, lung, brain, heart, prostate cancer, etc. In order to get prevention from these types of cancer, a person should add some amount of iodized table salt in the diet.

Heart Health: -

The deficiency of iodine in the body can stop the proper circulation thereby affecting heart rate and blood pressure which can be dangerous for the body. For the proper circulation, a person should consume the iodized table salt.

Removes Toxins from the Body: -

It can help to remove dangerous toxins from the body which can be harmful to the body such as lead and mercury.

Reduces Weight: -

Iodine is very important mineral for the humans. The consumption of this salt can effectively boost the metabolism of the body, thereby reducing the weight.

Prevents from Depression: -

Depression and feelings of anxiety and frustration may be the result if an iodine deficiency so this iodized salt helps to fight depression.

Side Notes: Newborns and Infants need not worry as iodine is present in breast milk, depending on the mother's food intake. Which is why I sleep with confidence knowing full well that my little nephew Jerrick as safe as my Sister.

consume in moderation as body cannot store iodine

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