Thyroid

Iodine – daily requirement, sources and iodine deficiency

Iodine is a mineral essential for human health. It is mainly found in the thyroid gland, where it is used to form thyroid hormones. These hormones play an important role in regulating metabolism. Iodine deficiency can lead to a number of health problems, including goiter, mental retardation, and infertility. Fortunately, … weiterlesen

Jodtabletten

Iodine tablets in nuclear accident

In the course of the Ukraine crisis, the fear of nuclear accidents or a nuclear emergency, be it nuclear power plants, missiles or dirty bombs, is also growing in Germany and its neighboring countries. There are increasing press reports about battles in the immediate vicinity of nuclear power plants. For … weiterlesen