The below 5 category food is rich in Iodine and it contains 155 mcg which covers (RDI Iodine = 150 mcg/day)
Some more Iodine rich food:
1) Cranberries
Iodine Benefits:
1. Iodine helps in thyroid functioning. (Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism)
1) Cranberries
1 ounce of cranberries contain approximately 100/mcg of iodine 66% DV.
2) Sea Vegetables (Very rich in Iodine)
1 tablespoon of Kelp contains about 2000/mcg of iodine,
1 tablespoon of Arame contains about 730/mcg of iodine,
1 tablespoon of Hiziki contains about 780/mcg of iodine,
1 one inch piece of Kombu contains about 1450/mcg of iodine,
1 tablespoon of Wakame contains about 80/mcg of iodine.
*DV - Daily Value
Iodine Benefits:
1. Iodine helps in thyroid functioning. (Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism)
(Hyperthyroidism - Thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone .i.e when Iodine content is very less in the body which leads to overproduction of thyroid hormone)
(Hypothyroidism - Underproduction of thyroid hormone i.e. when Iodine content is too much in the body)
2. Thyroid hormone plays a major role in certain functions:
a. Metabolism
b. Bone Health
c. Immunity
d. Central Nervous System development
