Private Ümit Batıkent Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist Gökçe Kundakçı gave information about the diseases that iodine deficiency may cause: ‘The amount of iodine needed by the person may vary according to age. An average of 150 micrograms of iodine should be taken per day. ‘For pregnant and breastfeeding women, this need may increase up to 250-300 micrograms per day.’ in question. The first and most important symptom of iodine deficiency is an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre), emphasises the internist. ‘If not enough iodine reaches the thyroid gland, the thyroid gland cannot produce the thyroid hormone we need,’ said Dr Revenue. Dr. Gelir listed the symptoms of iodine deficiency in the body as follows: ‘Swelling of the thyroid glands in the neck and goitre, fatigue and weakness, thinning hair, dry skin, weight gain, feeling of suffocation,
CAUSES MENTAL DEFICIENCIES IN CHILDREN
Studies show that iodine levels in humans have declined by about 50 per cent in the last 30 years. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 2 billion people in the world suffer from iodine deficiency. According to Revenue, about 50 million people have experienced severe symptoms, including brain damage. Today, iodine deficiency is recognised by the World Health Organisation as the most common and easily preventable cause of impaired brain and intelligence development in children, Revenue said, noting that there are at least 30 million children who cannot develop sufficient intelligence due to iodine deficiency.
THIS IS DONE WITH A URINE TEST
Dr. noted that iodine deficiency can be detected by urinalysis. ‘After iodine deficiency is detected, this deficiency should be compensated with appropriate nutritional supplements and nutrients.’ Private Ümit Batıkent Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist Gökçe Kundakçı continued as follows: ‘The use of iodised salt is also known as another way to eliminate iodine deficiency. The following foods can benefit from iodine deficiency: Vegetables such as pumpkin, garlic, turnip, spinach, some products such as fish, cod and tuna, dairy products such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, fruits such as strawberries.
