Iodine - Herb/Nutrient Ingredients: Iodine Symptoms: Obesity, eating disorders, weight loss remedies   Description: The thyroid depends upon minerals, especially iodine, to function properly and to secrete adequate amounts of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones influence metabolic rate and body temperature, as well as regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate utilization in cells.   Submitted by:        Herbivore      Submitted  03/15/2006

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