What happens if you have iodine poisoning?

As we all know, iodine deficiency can lead to hyperthyroidism, which seriously endangers human health. However, excessive iodine supplementation can also lead to iodine poisoning, affecting human health. So what exactly happens with iodine poisoning? Most people don't really understand this. In fact, excessive iodine supplementation can cause hyperthyroidism, and in severe cases it can cause damage to intelligence and memory.

By reading relevant literature, we can learn that the World Health Organization has issued the "Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality" in 2011. We found in the "Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality" that "the dietary iodine requirement for adults is 80-150 μg/d", which means that the daily iodine intake of adults is between 80 and 150 micrograms.

If we consume iodine more than 10 times the normal amount every day and continue to consume it for several weeks, we will suffer from iodine poisoning, which is mainly manifested by weight loss and muscle weakness. If we consume too much iodine for a long time, it will cause goiter, which is what we often call "goiter". Regarding "goiter", some people may wonder if it is not iodine deficiency that causes goiter? In fact, excessive iodine intake can also cause goiter, which is called "high iodine goiter".

Not only that, excessive iodine intake will also affect intelligence and memory, and even lead to hyperthyroidism.

High iodine substances in daily life

1. Kelp

When seeing the title, I believe many people will think of kelp, because it is seafood after all, and it is normal for substances in the sea to contain a large amount of iodine. So even though we say that eating kelp has various benefits, we still can't eat more kelp. In addition to containing a large amount of iodine, kelp also contains a certain amount of arsenic. If the kelp is not cleaned properly, it will cause acid poisoning. Every 100 grams of dried kelp contains about 36,240 micrograms of iodine, which is far higher than the "Drinking Water Quality Guidelines". I believe that after reading this data, you should know about kelp. It is better for us to eat less kelp.

2. Laver

I believe many people like to drink seaweed egg soup. The reason why seaweed is listed here is that although seaweed is also a kind of seafood, it is inevitable that it contains a high amount of iodine. However, it is too common in our lives. There are still many snacks made of seaweed on the market. So here I must remind everyone that about every 100 grams of seaweed contains 4323 micrograms of iodine, which is 20 times the normal standard. Therefore, I hope that everyone can control the consumption of seaweed in time.

3. Shrimp

I believe that many families have dried shrimps in their refrigerators. Since dried shrimps are rich in protein and minerals, especially calcium, they are also an effective food for calcium supplementation. However, when we eat dried shrimps in daily life, we should note that dried shrimps contain extremely high levels of iodine, about 264.5 micrograms of iodine per 100 grams, which is more than twice the adult intake shown in the "Drinking Water Quality Guidelines".

As a seasoning in daily life, it is better to put less dried shrimp in daily dishes. Such a reasonable diet will be beneficial to our health.

4. Small Sausages

Many people like to eat this kind of cooked food. Due to its soft texture and chewy meat, many people can't help but eat more. Here we need to sound a wake-up call for everyone, because many people do not realize that the iodine content in sausages is also very high. Data show that every 100 grams of sausages contains about 91.6 micrograms of iodine. Although it does not exceed the normal iodine intake standard, many people who can't control their mouths should pay attention. If you eat sausages every day, it is likely that your iodine intake will exceed the standard. As for the effects of excessive iodine intake, I have already described it above. You can't realize your problem until the disease breaks out, it will be too late.

5. Dried tofu

Many people like to eat snacks, which can often be found in supermarkets or snack bars. The method of making dried tofu can take several articles to write about. Here we need to remind you that 100 grams of dried tofu contains about 46.2 micrograms of iodine. In fact, in daily life we ​​are able to fully reach the daily iodine intake, so we should try to avoid the intake of these foods. Although they taste good, if we want to be responsible for our health, I suggest that you eat less of the foods I mentioned.

Conclusion: In fact, in life, there are far more than just these foods that contain large amounts of iodine. The iodine content of basic seafood is very high. We should try to avoid unhealthy eating habits, so a reasonable diet starts with knowledge. Many diseases are caused by diet. If we know which foods are harmful to our body, we can avoid them in time and prevent our health from being harmed.