Iodine is a trace mineral needed by the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone. Too little iodine in the body can cause a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid,) hypothyroidism, and lead to problems in infants and children who were iodine deficient during pregnancy. According to The World’s Healthiest Foods: goiter, fatigue, weakness, and depression can […]
Dayhomemama - Wow, thanks so much for that information. I think my thyroid wasn't working, but instead of taking drugs so far, I've managed to bring it to normal levels by adding iodine to my diet, it is obvious I didn't get much by the list of foods that contain it. The only food I had been eating is eggs (just the whites) and sometimes yogurt. I now feel incredible, energetic and weight is coming off!!
Anonymous - If the yummi bears have coconut oil in them, then they are NOT salicylate free. Coconut is one of the foods highest in salicylates.