сряда, 26 декември 2018 г.

How To Avoid Thyroid Related Ailments

By Thomas Roberts


The capability of thought, reasoning, and emotions differentiates man from beasts. The cranium contains a gray matter that is more advanced than a microprocessor. Innovation, scientific inquiry, and creativity are the prime movers of the rapid pace of advances in technology. One experiment discovered a heretofore unknown element. This element was iodide or better known as iodine derivatives.

It was identified as a new element in eighteen eleven and many experiments were conducted on its preparation, properties, derivatives, and application. Mixed with potassium, it became effective in treating some physical disorders, particularly goiter. This substance had also very excellent antiseptic qualities when dissolved in alcohol. Besides its medical application, it was also used in photography.

In the old days, photography made use of silver plates in developing negatives. These were laced with iodine vapors. This was the first known industrial use. Today it really is extensively used as an ingredient in chemical and industrial production. It is a really active component of such items as fuel oil, animal feeds, medicines, sanitizers, and many others.

Along with its compounds, this element performs very well as a catalyst for several chemical reactions. Its value in the field of pharmaceuticals and medicine cannot be overstated. Pharmaceutical companies manufacture antiseptic utilizing this as the main component. It really is excellent in curing and controlling prophylaxis, goiter and other ailments. This is also used as disinfectants in food processing factories.

Recent experiments have also identified this substance as an excellent pest control agent in the form of methyl iodide. The department of agriculture which did the experiment found out that it was very effective against seven species of weeds, four species of fungi, and one species of nematodes. In addition to that, it was also determined it had very low ozone depletion factor.

Today most table salts have additives to counter the effects of the decreasing amount of this element in food products. The decrease is attributed to the loss of this substance from the soil as it dissipates in air. It is returned to earth as rain but only in very negligible amount. As a result, the soil actually loses its fertility with each passing year.

Thyroxin hormones are produced by the human thyroid gland by synthesis which uses iodine as the catalyst. Children who lack this substance has the tendency to have stunted development of mental and physical attributes. Goiter, myxedema and the simple thyroid gland enlargement can result from this deficiency. In early days this was cured with burnt sponge seaweed, which incidentally is rich in iodine.

It always is present in natural elements as in soils, rocks, plants, the oceans, and in animals. However, unlike other elements, it cannot be seen or can be detected on its own. It only manifests itself when it is mixed with other substances and when present, the quantity is often very negligible. Only those coming from the sea like algae, seaweeds, kelp, and seashells contain large amounts of iodine.

Chilean saltpeter is the main source of this product. This country possesses vast fields of sodium nitrates or caliches. The deposits are very unique because not only one type of salt is present but there are plenty of unusual ones. This is in the northern part of Chile and its discovery and development was sponsored by the Chilean government.




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