Monday, December 21, 2009

Iodine in mineral water

Iodine in mineral water - is important. 

What we know about iodine? Element that is needed by all, not to hurt thyroid gland. This is to our knowledge, perhaps even beyond that. Meanwhile modest iodine was once called "elements with fabulous properties. Scientific Fersman with his definition of hit the mark: iodine - one of the most unique medicinal substances of natural origin. 

Who among us does not remember from childhood a small brown bottle with the healing solution, which is always in the hands of parents, as soon as we get hurt or make a bruise? Typically, this familiarity with iodine and ends. But not for the scientists! Since this element is associated a number of interesting research. For example, recent data of the World Health Organization (WHO), collected in different countries, showed that the level of mental development (intelligence quotient IQ) is directly related to iodine. 

Hormonal disorders arising due to iodine deficiency, outwardly appear rarely, so something Iodine deficiency and has been called "hidden hunger." Most of the disease affecting children: without iodine difficult for them to go to school, learn new skills, lead an active life . Iodine deficiency as a "building elements" for thyroid hormones is often the underlying cause of many diseases, because 65% of thyroid hormones are just out of it. 

Do you or your child has a reduced memory? You become worse perceive information at the hearing? More time needed to process information? And sometimes you're willing to admit that become worse to think? Doctors claim that our intellectual abilities suffer primarily from lack of iodine. It's because when it is not enough body harder to adapt to a changing environment. And we, as a consequence, settled weakness, drowsiness, apathy, lack of any desire. And all this time that we do not lag behind sores: a cold grab, then a sore throat, then suddenly chronic ailment of a recall. In such circumstances, even a small stress can easily knock you down. 

"Over 65% of the population of Russia live in conditions of iodine deficiency, which in some cases is a cause of congenital anomalies, increased perinatal mortality, loss of mental abilities in children and adults, deaf-mutism", - considers chief sanitary doctor Gennady Onishchenko. 

The most popular weapon in the fight against iodine deficiency - iodized salt, which are now added to a variety of products - bread, milk, sunflower oil. In Austria, Switzerland and Norway iodine is added, even cheese and sausage. But in Japan, so there is no need: the people receive it in abundance - along with numerous seafood. 

The main source of iodine is a sea kelp - sea kale. However, to collect a daily dose of iodine, to eat no less than 100-200 grams. laminaria a day, in conditions is not so simple. Do not save, and food containing iodine - iodinated milk, bread and eggs, because in most cases the amount of iodine in them is not precisely defined. Therefore, to understand how much they should eat to get a daily dose of iodine is not so simple. That is why many prefer to buy yodosoderzhaschie synthetic drugs, turning a blind eye to their serious flaws However, such drugs are undesirable for allergy sufferers, they often irritate the gastric secretion and alter the taste of food is not for the better. Besides, when it comes to vitamin and mineral tablets, then they - what they hide? - Are very expensive. 

However that is no reason to despair and recorded endocrinologist. The best way to prevent iodine deficiency was one hundred percent and is mineral water. It is available at a price. Find it in the store also not a problem. Americans and Europeans drink mineral water in large quantities for their mineral water - a mandatory component of a healthy lifestyle, which they are so proud. But even the most expensive, elite water types «Evian» or «Perrie» Russia does not replace most mineral water. While only some mineral water containing iodine in the quantities required for prevention of iodine deficiency or for the treatment of thyroid cancer. One liter of good mineral water contains 0.0002 g. iodine and is able to meet the daily needs of man. Endocrinologist claim that daily consumption of water not only prevents Iodine deficiency, but also increases the overall resistance to infections. Water will help to avoid a hike to the endocrinologist, just need to understand that the use of pure melted mineral water - it is no longer a luxury but a necessary daily needs of each of us.