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​Salt: A popular condiment

Salt is a popular condiment that is used to enhance the taste of food. Not only does it enliven bland food, but it also provides the body with an essential mineral in the form of sodium. Sodium is essential to control the body’s fluid balance, and is critical for nerve and muscle function, making salt a dual functionality condiment. However, too much salt is not good for the body as it increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

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Iodized salt

The definition of iodized salt is quite self-explanatory. Salt to which iodine has been added is given the moniker of iodized salt. Iodine is a trace mineral, which means it is only found in small quantities, in only a handful of foods like seafood, dairy products, eggs and vegetables. Since iodine is not made in the body naturally and is only found in traces in foods, iodine is fortified into table salt to provide a more concentrated dose of the mineral to tackle iodine deficiencies like goitre. Iodine is important to boost the performance of the thyroid gland to produce hormones which aid in tissue repair, regulate metabolism, and promote growth and development.

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Iodine deficiency

Iodized salt is aimed at curbing or curing iodine deficiencies. Around the 1920s, many people began creating salt with added iodine to reduce the incidence of goitres. The introduction of iodized salt was extremely effective in eliminating iodine deficiencies all over the world. Prior to the 1920s, 70% of children in certain areas of the United States of America suffered from goitres, and with the advent of iodized salt, a majority of the American population is iodine sufficient. With just 3 grams a day required to meet the daily recommended iodine intake, iodized salt is the easiest way to get iodine in the body and prevent deficiencies.

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Iodized salt vs non-iodized salt

Fortified foods are gaining popularity for their extra nutritional properties. Although iodine is a trace mineral, it is also required by the body in small traces. For this reason, people who consume a well-balanced diet consisting of iodine-rich food sources are probably getting enough iodine. However, most vegans and even some vegetarians might not be able to get their daily recommended iodine intake from food, so iodized salt is a good option for them. Non-iodized salt will only provide the body with sodium, an excess of which can cause many health problems like high blood pressure, stroke, and other health-related issues. When it comes to shelf life, iodized salt lasts for only five years, while non-iodized salt lasts forever.

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Bottomline

When it comes to enhancing the taste of food, both kinds of salt are equally effective. If you consume enough seafood, dairy products, and eggs, you don’t need to go for iodized salt, but if you fear a potential iodine deficiency, go for it. However, when consuming non-iodized salt, watch your intake as you wouldn’t want to overload on sodium.

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