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Is Your Hair Thinning Because of Lack of Iodine?

You could be iodine deficient and not even know it.

by Rachel White  |  COMMENT

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What is Iodine?
What is Iodine? We all know that iodine is added to our salt, but why? Time for a quick science lesson. Iodine is an essential mineral and your body doesn't make it on its own. It's necessary for making thyroid hormone, which regulates healthy weight, keeps you warm and many other jobs, including keeping your hair healthy.

Thyroid hormones are responsible for generating the hair follicles. If there's not enough iodine, there are not enough thyroid hormones, and your hair follicles are not regenerated. Lack of iodine can lead to hair loss, premature grayness, thin hair and dry hair that breaks easily. Yikes!

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