Sunday, June 2, 2013

Iodine plays an important role in mental health

Iodine plays an important role in mental health. The iodine provided by the thyroid hormone ensures the energy metabolism of the cerebral cells. During pregnancy, the dietary reduction of iodine induces severe cerebral dysfunction, eventually leading to cretinism.

The above info is from:

The paper "Understanding nutrition, depression and mental illnesses"


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