Question

What is iodised salt? Why is it advisable to take iodised salt?

Answer 1

The salt which is mixed with proportions of the element iodine is known as the iodised salt. It is recommended to take iodised salt in the diet because it is required for the production and functioning of the thyroid hormones which are responsible for the growth and development processes. The hormone regulates the metabolic rate of the organism. There are very few sources of food in which there is iodine present.