I usually buy the salt that says “this salt supplies iodide a necessary ingredient.” But yesterday I accidentally bought one that says “this salt does not supply iodide..” which always makes me wonder… if iodide is a necessary nutrient why would salt be sold without it.. and explicitly state that ???
Anyways, I’m basically wondering if it’s bad enough that I should go out and buy the salt that supplies iodide. I know it’s not a life or death ordeal but I’m just now beginning my ✨caring about what I put in my body✨ journey so if this salt will only give me all the bad components of salt without any good ones, I’ll go get another one.
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Iodide can change the taste of foods slightly, there is a maximum recommended level of iodine per day, and there is an additional cost associated with adding iodide to salt. Plus, some people are just creeped out by any kind of additive. So not all salt gets iodide added.
Unless you live in some remote village in northern Sweden, your diet probably contains enough iodine already. Seaweed/seafood, dairy, eggs, bread, etc are all efficient ways to get enough iodine. The only people today who need to consider additional iodine are pregnant women.
There are no bad components of salt. Salt is an essential nutrient that our body needs. Too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, and could possibly be linked to a higher incidence of stomach cancer. Eat enough of it and you’ll remain healthy. Try to check the salt content of foods and try not to exceed the daily recommended amount too much.
I recommend just keeping a thingy of iodized table salt around for whenever you need table salt, and non-iodized (or any kind) of kosher salt around for when you need kosher salt. Don’t even think about it, and you will remain goiter-free.
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