Iodine Overdose Risks

Iodine, an important mineral for thyroid health, was found to be insufficient in natural supply from food consumption in Nepal. This resulted in iodine deficiency in the mass scale which led to health problems like goitre and hypothyroidism. These problems arise when the thyroid gland is not functioning properly. Adequate iodine supply is needed for the body to ensure smooth working of the thyroid which is responsible for producing vital hormones that plays its role in the repair of tissues, metabolism regulation and overall growth of the body. Presence of natural iodine in soil and sand makes food items and water iodine-rich. But if the level of iodine in nature is low, it results in insufficient iodine content in food items. The main cause of iodine deficiency in Nepali populace is that soil and sand in this country contains low level of iodine mineral. Large number of goitre cases had something to do with low iodine contents in the soil sand and spring water. In order to tackle the iodine deficiency at the mass scale, distribution of prepared iodine was arranged by adding the mineral in the common salt to be supplied in the market. It was a good supply intervention to make sure that everybody got good supply of iodine to deal with the deficiency. But this arrangement was not free from problem.