eli5: Why is non-iodized salt sold?

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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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Some people need to monitor their iodide supply more carefully. Especially those with a thyroid gland problem. Those should buy non-iodid salt so they can more easily take the correct amount as supplement

Salt itself isn’t bad components, sodium and chloride are both also essential for your body, but especially sodium can be overdosed.

A general truth about eating healthy is that for many things a moderate amount is better than none or a lot.

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