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Iodine in diet - Overview

Alternative Names

Diet - iodine

Definition of Iodine in diet:

Iodine is a trace mineral and an essential nutrient found naturally in the body.

Function:

Iodine is needed for the normal metabolism of cells. Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy. Humans need iodine for normal thyroid function, and for the production of thyroid hormones.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/15/2007
  • Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD, family physician specializing in nutrition, fitness, and preventive health, St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, and Assistant Clinical Professor, St. Louis University's School of Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.