Social media is a great tool that has allowed celebrities to directly communicate with their fans. It is a fun way to keep the fans updated. Recently, the Bollywood’s style diva, Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram to reveal that she has become iodine deficient. Yes, you read that right. Sonam Kapoor has iodine deficiency!
In her Instagram story, she wrote, “Just a note to all the vegetarians or vegans out there! Please make sure you’re using SALT with IODINE in it. I’ve just found out I have an iodine deficiency. And table salt is the easiest way to get iodine. Thank you, guys! Love you all!”
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This way, not only she revealed about her iodine deficiency but also urged her fans to incorporate salt in their diets. Sonam is a vegan. Being vegan offers a variety of benefits but this diet also has some disadvantages. Iodine deficiency is one of them as vegans usually avoid eating salted food and majorly eat fruits and other vegan items.
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Here I am going to share 10 signs and symptoms of ‘Iodine Deficiency’-
Swollen Neck
When the body is deficient in iodine, the neck may become swollen which is called goitre. When the thyroid gland does not get enough supply of iodine, it will try to absorb more from the blood and thus becomes enlarged.
Weight Gain
Thyroid hormones help in controlling the speed of metabolism. When the body does not have enough iodine to make thyroid hormones, the body burns fewer calories at rest which leads to weight gain
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Fatigue and Weakness
If you are feeling tired, sluggish and weak, you may be deficient in iodine. This is because your body needs the mineral to make energy.
Thinning Hair
Iodine deficiency causes hair loss due to the low levels of thyroid hormones. This is because when thyroid hormone levels are low, hair follicles may stop regenerating.
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Dry Skin
Iodine is responsible for skin cells regeneration. It also helps your body sweat and hydrates your skin cells. Its deficiency may make your skin dry, and flaky.
Increased Sensitivity To Cold
Iodine helps generate body heat, so in case of its deficiency, it may leave you feeling colder than usual.
Heart Rate Problems
Heart rate may get affected by iodine levels. Too little of this mineral could cause your heart to beat slower than usual which could leave you dizzy and at risk of fainting.
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Poor Memory
Iodine deficiency may cause a lack of thyroid hormones which are important for brain development. That is why an affected person may face the problem to learn and remember.
Problems During Pregnancy
Iodine is very essential for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as they have higher needs. Its deficiency may cause severe side effects, especially for the baby, such as stunted growth and brain development or risk of stillbirth.
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Heavy or Irregular Periods
Low levels of thyroid hormone can affect the levels of hormones that are involved in regulating the menstrual cycle. So, women with an iodine deficiency may experience heavy or irregular periods.