Life on our planet is sustained by an orderly balance of water and Trace Minerals coming from the sea, raining on the land, watering the plants and animals and returning minerals to the sea.
The “living” sea purifies our environment, feeds sea vegetables and other ocean life, providing for the sustenance of land and sea in this “Cycle of Life.”
A Nutritional Essential for Human Health
Iodine – A Nutritional Essential A common thread in this cycle of life is the Nutritional Essential – Iodine. It is not made in the body, and it is essential for health – therefore it needs to be consumed regularly.
Essential iodine supplies are concentrated in the ocean’s bounty of kelp, sea salt and fish. On land, in some locations, iodine levels in the soil are great enough that humanity’s “connection with the sea” is maintained by plants grown there. In other places it is impossible to obtain adequate iodine from locally grown food and we must seek sources of iodine in support of our health.
Why Your Body Needs Iodine Daily
It is a Nutritional Essential. Many functions of the body rely upon iodine such as:
- Energy production
- Mental development
- Production of thyroid hormones
- Reproductive gland support
- A strong lymph system
- Control of cell growth
Small amounts of iodine are found in the blood, nerves, and other organs, but most of the body’s iodine is present in the thyroid, breasts, ovaries, uterus and prostate.
Metabolism and Digestion
it also Aids in the Digestion of complex Carbohydrates and in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. It is a mineral that is stored in and activates the Thyroid gland, and it is interesting to note, all cells of the body have iodine receptors to control metabolic rate.
Tissue Disorders and Chronic Disease
It helps to prevent abnormal tissue formation and growth such as goiter, fibrocystic breasts, enlarged Prostate and Cancer. It is typically integrated into foods and released slowly into the body.
An important note here is that these levels of iodine are consumed from natural food sources of iodine.
Our Biological Connection to the Sea
All animals remain “linked” to the sea with a modified form of “sea water” flowing through their arteries and veins. These internal fluids — particularly blood plasma and lymph — closely resemble seawater in their mineral composition. Both contain sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which are essential for cellular function, hydration, and pH balance. This biochemical similarity reflects our evolutionary origins and the environment in which early life developed.
In fact, marine biologist René Quinton conducted research in the early 20th century showing that human blood plasma and ocean water share remarkably similar concentrations of key minerals. Even today, intravenous saline solutions used in hospitals are modeled after the salinity of seawater to restore fluid and electrolyte balance in patients.
This deep biological connection reinforces why minerals from the sea, including those found in seaweed and marine-based supplements, can be so nourishing. Trace minerals like iodine, selenium, and zinc — found abundantly in marine environments — are crucial to thyroid function, immune response, and metabolism.
Nature’s original “nutrient soup” continues to sustain us. Recognizing this connection can help guide smarter nutritional choices, reminding us that supporting our internal ocean supports our health and longevity.
Deficiency Leads to Toxic Buildup
Let’s learn more.
Iodine deficiency can lead to toxic buildup. It is also a member of the chemical family called halides.
When iodine is deficient, these toxics can fill the chemical bonds where iodine belongs, and we suffer double trouble as we are both deficient of iodine AND overloaded with toxins impeding the healthful metabolic activities of iodine.
The Big IDEA
It is best whenever possible to get it from foods and from sea salt. But not all food is grown in soil high in iodine and thus we suffer deficiency. Substantial levels of iodine are very beneficial to Health Building and health maintenance. Increasing iodine will have direct positive results of improved function and assist in the release of toxins.
Are you physically fatigued or mentally sluggish? Are you irritable and restless? Do you experience a metallic taste in your mouth from time to time? Or do you just wish to prevent iodine deficiency?
Ask your WELLNESS PRACTIONER for the Big IDEA! Iodine Deficiency Evaluation & Assessment. We will provide a simple test you and your family can perform together which indicates your likelihood of having iodine deficiency.
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