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  • Iodine and Nutrition

    Iodine and Nutrition

    Iodine is an essential mineral micronutrient for the body. The recommended daily intake of iodine for men and women 19-years old and older is 150 μg everyday. Functions of Iodine in the Body Iodine is primarily needed for producing thyroid hormones. These hormones control the metabolism of energy. Iodine prevents goiters. It also prevents cretinism,…

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  • Vitamins B6 and B12

    Vitamins B6 and B12

    Vitamin B6 and B12 are among the group of vitamins that are soluble in water. The body is unable to store these vitamins. The leftover vitamins B6 and B12 are washed out through the urine. Thus, in order to have sufficient amounts of these vitamins in the body, regular intake of foods or supplements rich…

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