The benefits of having iodised salt

Posted by Barkha Pahuja
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Apr 11, 2019
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Iodine is a highly crucial dietary mineral, the deficiency of which can lead to anaemia and other health problems. It is naturally present near the sea coasts. The lower level of iodine in the human body results into intellectual disabilities. This deficiency can also be caused due to thyroid gland problems Iodine deficiency is a major public health problem in many countries.
The food grade iodized salt contains two essential components i.e. sodium and chloride. It is widely used for making numerous cuisines all over the globe. Inclusion of salt not only adds taste to the food but also offers various benefits to the body. These benefits are as follows-
1. Natural antihistamine- An asthmatic attack or an allergic reaction can be averted by sprinkling a pinch of salt on the tongue.

2. Helps in maintaining the pH balance in the stomach- The acid present in stomach is hydrochloric acid and the salt is sodium chloride. Adequate consumption of salt facilitates a good digestion and maintains the adequate acid level in the stomach.

3. Lowers down the adrenaline rush- Adrenaline is an important stress hormone. Salt regulates the secretion of this hormone, in the case of an adrenal rush in the body.


4. Improves the Sleep Quality- The consumption of salt suppresses the stress hormones in the body. It helps in improving the quality of sleep. In today’s busy life, stress is a common factor ruining the lifestyle of many people. The problem sleep deprivation due to stress can be treated by the consumption of this dietary mineral.

5. Proper salt consumption helps in boosting the metabolism- It boosts the body metabolism by regulating the cortisol levels in the body.


6. Enhances the alertness of brain- Consumption of food grade iodized salt improves the attentiveness and memory power of the brain.

Usage of specialized machinery and superior quality processing technique is the key to manufacture a superior grade iodized salt. The iodized salt manufacturers in Tamil Nadu should strictly conform to the values as well as ethics based system in order to maintain high level of integrity. They should conduct continuous research to develop products' quality. They should be able to offer best quality products, at best market leading rates, with attractive packaging. The iodized salt is available in the market in various quantity packs to meet the variegated requirements of the industries.

Thus, innumerable benefits of having this dietary mineral are highly cherished by various parts of the world.

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