碘 Iodine

Iodized salt or iodized table salt is the article of commerce, salt for human food use, to which has been added cuprous iodide or potassium iodide. The label shall bear the statement 'This salt supplies iodide, a necessary nutrient'. Cuprous iodide and potassium iodide may be added to table salt as a source of dietary iodine in an amount not greater than 0.01 percent.

Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function, normal functioning of the nervous system, the maintenance of normal skin, normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function, and contributes to normal growth of children

Adults need 140 micrograms (μg) of iodine a day. Most people should be able to get all the iodine they need by eating a varied and balanced diet. Taking high doses of iodine for long periods of time could change the way your thyroid gland works. This can lead to a wide range of different symptoms, such as weight gain. Taking 0.5mg or less a day of iodine supplements is unlikely to cause any harm.

孕婦碘的每日建議攝取量為225微克，較一般成人140微克高出許多；衛生福利部建議孕婦及哺乳婦使用加碘鹽，並可適量攝取含碘量豐富的食物，如海帶、海藻類等。

All food-grade salt, used in household and food processing should be fortified with iodine as a safe and effective strategy for the prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders in populations living in stable and emergency settings.

台鹽健康加碘鹽 1kg NT$35（碘 20-33 mg/kg）

碘為必需營養素。本產品加碘。但甲狀腺病人應諮詢相關醫師意見。

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