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WintersTablet t1_irll9v7 wrote
Reply to comment by Next-Oven4964 in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
Ahh. I wasn't aware of this. Thank you
WintersTablet t1_irhlvuy wrote
Reply to comment by ShasOFish in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
Fun fact, original bananas are extinct due to blight. The ones we have today are remakes, but don't taste the same. If you want to taste what an old one tasted like, try a banana laughy taffy.
WintersTablet t1_irfb2sp wrote
Reply to comment by DrEnter in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
LOL. My self-criticism mostly.
WintersTablet t1_irfax6o wrote
Reply to comment by fullofspagget in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
Yep. It's a legitimate medical thing. It's not just an insult by bougie people.
WintersTablet t1_irf2jjs wrote
Reply to comment by UsyPlays in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
Yeah, the markup on price is insane.
WintersTablet t1_irf2g2k wrote
Reply to comment by DrEnter in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
True that those don't have added iodine. I guess I didn't elaborate enough when I said it's added in the factories.
Although all salt has a trace amount of iodine naturally, it's not enough for RDA. So the labeled iodized salt has iodine added in the factory.
Also, I might add... Iodine is a poison, yes. The amount of table salt needed to consume would kill you long before any I'll effects of iodine were felt.
WintersTablet t1_irezg50 wrote
Reply to comment by SaltedGreenMilk1987 in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
All salts have natural iodine, but not enough for the recommended daily allowance. The right amount is added in the factories.
For the most part, natural iodine is found in food, mainly seafoods, but it's also in plants that grow in places that weren't ablated by glaciers. These areas were known as the goiter belt.
And all the different salts, even the most expensive stuff, are functionally the same. One may taste better to you over the other due to taste bud differences formed by the foods you eat, or size of crystals, or other small things. But, in general, salt is salt.
WintersTablet t1_ire02jh wrote
Reply to comment by jthanson in TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
I loved that episode.
WintersTablet t1_irdzxf2 wrote
Reply to TIL A 2017 study found that the introduction of iodized salt in 1924 raised the IQ for the one-quarter of the population most deficient in iodine. by kstinfo
More specifically, iodine deficiency causes goiters, neurocognitive impairments, and in severe deficiency, hypothyroidism resulting in cretinism.
Akron, Ohio was where a whole bunch of school girls were given iodized salt with their parents permission, with resounding results.
WintersTablet t1_j2cx93m wrote
Reply to Brian May gets a knighthood in New Year Honours list by StephenHunterUK
I read Brian, but my brain said James. I was like "Huh?!"