M. S. Swaminathan

Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.

Indian Scientist

Soha Ali Khan

Iodine has an incredible effect on the development of a child, during pregnancy and afterwards as well. Iodine is one of the micronutrients that the body does not produce or retain. Therefore we need to have iodize salt.

Indian Actress

Anatoly Karpov

I like to do projects in which you can see statistical results. I am very happy for all these small children, who have been the biggest group of victims of iodine deficiency.

Russian Celebrity

Gail Devers

I don't have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.

American Athlete

Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF.

Emil Theodor Kocher

The thyroid cells take up iodine with particular avidity and are able to store it up in great quantities.

Swiss Scientist

Iodine in a medical context often refers to topical solutions used for sterilization.

Medical Usage

Iodine is commonly found in first aid kits and medical settings for its antibacterial properties.

First Aid Essentials

Remember that iodine has other uses beyond disinfection, like nutrient supplements.

Not Just Disinfectant

Iodine's sensitivity to light makes it important in traditional photographic processes.

Photography

In science classes and literature, iodine is discussed as an element in the periodic table.

Scientific Context

Iodine also has usages in ink and print industries due to its molecular properties.

Printing Relevance

Iodine is vital for thyroid health, so it's important to include it in your diet.

Nutritional Importance

The lack of iodine in diet can lead to health issues such as goiter and hypothyroidism.

Preventing Deficiencies

When natural sources are insufficient, iodine supplements can help prevent deficiencies.

Nutritional Supplements

 That would be the third best thing we could do. The second best thing would be to focus on malnutrition. Not just malnutrition in general, but there's a very cheap way of dealing with malnutrition, namely, the lack of micronutrients. Basically, about half of the world's population is lacking in iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A.

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 You can help catch the counterfeits. All you need are some simple tools and a bit of chemistry. First up, the anti-counterfeit detection pen. The pen looks like a highlighter and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine.

How to spot a...

 would most certainly get sick if they're drank that water just like that but there are ways of filtering it you know when you do wilderness safaris you're quite often take either iodine tablets