tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post5561962898289757860..comments2024-03-27T19:02:41.430+05:30Comments on Kamal Shah's Blog: Dialyzors, beware 'healthy' alternativesKamal D Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10671037449347982821noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-75908052844337471482009-02-14T11:36:00.000+05:302009-02-14T11:36:00.000+05:30It is difficult to buy non-iodised salt in the mar...It is difficult to buy non-iodised salt in the market these days, since it is "good for you". However not for EVERYONE. Read further.<BR/><BR/>Taken from: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=69<BR/><BR/>In certain circumstances, excessive consumption of iodine can actually inhibit the synthesis of thyroid hormones, thereby leading to the development of goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) and hypothyroidism. Excessive iodine intake may also cause hyperthyroidism, thyroid papillary cancer, and/or iodermia (a serious skin reaction).<BR/><BR/>In an attempt to prevent these symptoms of iodine toxicity, the Institute of Medicine established the following Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (TUL) for iodine:<BR/><BR/>1-3 years: 900 mcg<BR/>4-8 years: 300 mcg<BR/>9-13 years: 600 mcg<BR/>14-18 years: 900 mcg<BR/>19 years and older: 1,100 mcg<BR/>Pregnant women 14-18 years: 900 mcg<BR/>Pregnant women 19 years and older: 1,100 mcg<BR/>Lactating women 14-18 years: 900 mcg<BR/>Lactating women 19 years and older: 1,100 mcg<BR/><BR/>It is important to note that if you have an autoimmune thyroid disease (for example, Grave's disease or Hashimoto's disease) or if you have experienced an iodine deficiency at some point in your life, you may be more susceptible to the dangers of excessive iodine consumption, and may, therefore, need to monitor your intake of iodine more carefully.Madras Hashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140992248395169199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-74335629223044460262009-02-13T14:29:00.000+05:302009-02-13T14:29:00.000+05:30That was very fast Kartik! But maybe I should have...That was very fast Kartik! But maybe I should have checked the packet carefully to see if they had any warning. I did not look carefully enough.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, let's see what they get back with!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Kamal D Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671037449347982821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-10402012416827803082009-02-13T13:34:00.000+05:302009-02-13T13:34:00.000+05:30That can be dangerous! You were smart enough to id...That can be dangerous! You were smart enough to identify the problem quickly, but there could be a lot of people out there who might be completely helpless in such situations! Don't you think it should be made mandatory for the manufacturers to mention such warnings on the packaging? At least a simple message like 'Ask your doctor if you . . .' <BR/><BR/>May be we should bring it to the notice of consumer forum? Ok, done, let's see how good this is - complaint number is 14106. I filed it as a general complaint.Kartikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02209066793442771467noreply@blogger.com