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Iodine deficiency is one of the four major deficiency diseases in the world, yet it is the easiest to control. In the United States, iodine deficiency disorders such as goiter, cretinism, stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, and retarded physical and intellectual development had been virtually eliminated in the past through the iodization of salt. Recent surveys, however, have indicated that the proportion of the U.S. population with low urinary iodine levels is increasing.1

A multivitamin/mineral supplement that contains 100% of the daily value for iodine provides 150 mcg of iodine. But much more is needed because of various environmental factors and dietary habits. Tolerable Upper Intake Level for adults is 1.1 mg/day.

You may need more iodine if you . . .

eat a lot of cruciferous veggies: cauli- flower, brussel sprouts, broccoli		overindulge in much pasta, bread or soybeans
eat no meat or fish		drink fluoridated water
live in areas of the world where the soil is iodine deficient.		use asthma inhalers that contain fluoride or bromide

1 Source: National Center for Health Statistics, 2000

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Heart Attack Facts
The cause for arteriosclerosis has been blamed on high cholesterol in recent years. But in 1968, Dr. Kilmer McCully identified homocysteine as the culprit.

Homocysteine - as defined in the glossary on our website - is toxic waste byproduct of animal protein digestion. As we get older, our levels of the amino acid homocysteine increase. Studies have shown that a high intake of B vitamins helps to lower homocysteine levels.

Newer research gets closer to the truth about arteriosclerosis (plaque buildup). Researchers say it's not the plaque that is a cause for alarm. It's a familiar and often ignored condition; arterial inflammation, caused by an overactive immune system working to destroy the plaque, in turn causing blood clots. This new theory explains why even people with low cholesterol can have heart attacks.

A team of researchers at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital has confirmed a link between heart disease and C-reactive protein which they say indicates the presence of arterial inflammation.

More than 90% of Americans are at some risk of death from cardiovascular disease, regardless of age or gender. But did you know that the danger to women is 5 times as great as the risk of breast cancer? It's time to take heart disease seriously and do what you can to prevent it from happening to you.

In addition to lifestyle changes, there are beneficial nutrients that can help if your goal is reducing your risk of heart attack. For inflammation the benefits of fish oil are uncontested. And it's important to get at least the recommended amount of B vitamins every day.  Taurine is an amino acid critical for a steady strong heartbeat. And of course be wary of the dangers of ever-present free radicals by bolstering your intake of the many powerful antioxidants available, like resveratrol, green tea, and deluxe scavengers.

For more recommendations visit our Heart Health page

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