What are iodine tablets? Iodine tablets are pharmacy-only medicines that you should take only after consulting a doctor. Iodine tablets mainly contain the salt potassium iodide in different dosages. A rough distinction is made between: Low-dose iodine tablets: As a supplement, they compensate for an iodide deficiency in the body (usually around 200 microgram dosage). … Iod Tablets
What is iodine? Iodine is a vital trace element that is urgently needed for the function of the human thyroid gland. It is a central component of thyroid hormones, which mainly regulate energy metabolism. In addition, they are involved in processes of bone formation, growth and brain development. If there is a prolonged (chronic) iodine … Iodine: Effects and daily requirements
How much iodine do I need during pregnancy and breastfeeding? The iodine requirement is increased during pregnancy. For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a daily intake of 230 micrograms and 260 micrograms, respectively. By comparison, the average iodine requirement of adult women is around 200 micrograms per day. To take … Iodine: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding
Kelp is the name for large seaweeds that belong to the brown algae, specifically the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera and it grows along the cooler coastal regions of the world, primarily in the North Pacific. Origin and use of kelp The algae is rich in minerals and trace elements. Kelp especially … What is Kelp?
Every year the Christmas season comes – and with it the festive preparations. Gifts are procured and cookies are baked, the house is festively decorated. Advent is filled with hectic activity and restlessness. The menu for the holidays is set, the ingredients have to be bought, everything has to be perfect for the feast and … Healthy Gluttony: How To Get Well through the Holidays
Myelography is a radiological diagnostic procedure used to visualize the spatial relationships in the spinal canal. Due to non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, myelography has lost importance. However, it is often used as an additional diagnostic procedure for specific problems, especially spinal root compression syndromes. What is myelography? This … Myelography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Products Thiamazole is approved in the form of film-coated tablets and as [solution for injection>injections] (Thiamazol Henning, Germany). In many countries, it is commercially available only as a veterinary drug for cats. This article refers to human use. Thiamazole is also known as methimazole. Structure and properties Thiamazole (C4H6N2S, Mr = 114.2 g/mol) is a … Thiamazole
Radioiodine therapy is a nuclear medicine method used to treat diseases of the thyroid gland. This procedure is particularly effective for hyperthyroidism, goiter, or thyroid carcinoma. What is radioiodine therapy? Radioiodine therapy is a nuclear medicine method used to treat diseases of the thyroid gland. Radioiodine therapy is used to treat problems with the thyroid … Radioiodine Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Products Multivitamin preparations are commercially available in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets and juice, among others. Among the best-known brands in many countries are, for example, Burgerstein CELA, Centrum and Supradyn. Some products are approved as medicines and others as dietary supplements. Supradyn (Bayer) was originally manufactured by Roche and has been … Multivitamin Supplements
Products In many countries, various multivitamin preparations are on the market in the form of tablets and capsules that are specifically adapted to the needs of pregnant women. While some are approved as medicines and are covered by basic insurance, others are sold as dietary supplements and are not mandatorily covered by insurance. A selection: … Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy
Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment
As an essential component of thyroid hormones, iodine is indispensable for growth, development and numerous metabolic processes. However, the trace element iodine does not occur naturally in the human body and must therefore be supplied through the diet. About 70 percent of the iodine ingested is consumed in the thyroid gland, where growth and cell … What Role the Trace Element Iodine Plays in Our Body
