Iodine-Deficiency and Toxicity.

This essay talks about Iodine. What it does to the body when there is deficiency and toxicity. Why it is important to the body. The essay focuses on different age groups as well. The precautions to take. etc. If you are looking for a grade 12 study report on Iodine deficiency and toxicity then this is for you! ----------------------------------------------------------- A human body has to intake iodine (which is found in food as iodide) for the proper …

…of toxicity. Special care should be taken when supplementing iodine or using it in drug therapy. A lot of iodine intake can reduce both the production of thyroxine and the function of thyroid. Taking too many kelp tablets, or excessive amount of iodized salt can lead to serious problems, however controlling that amount of intake is required to produce toxicity. Many people have allergies to iodine products, like skin rashes or in some cases acne.