IODINE. You need it daily and, contrary to popular belief, iodized salt does not contain iodine. Get it from Spirulina Filipina. "Iodine Spirulina contains iodine, a trace element that is naturally present in certain foods, especially foods that come from the ocean. Iodine plays an essential role in thyroid function, as well as the health of your skeleton and central nervous system. Your daily requirement of iodine is 150 micrograms, but the amount you get from spirulina varies. A serving of spirulina can contain from 16 micrograms, or about 10 percent of your daily need, up to over 15,000 micrograms, or over 1,000 percent of what you need each day. Too much iodine can cause a goiter and thyroid deficiencies, but an overdose is quite rare. The upper limit for iodine is 1,100 milligrams per day. Though iron and iodine are the most abundant nutrients present in spirulina, it also contains small amounts of other vitamins and minerals as well. One tablespoon of dried spirulina contains 0.35 milligrams of vitamin E, a nutrient that helps prevent cell damage, which can reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. The same serving of spirulina supplies small amounts of potassium for heart health, vitamin A for normal eyesight and folate, a nutrient that can help"-- healthyeating.sfgate
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:31:37 +0000
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