Why is iodine as a nutrient, important to our body ?

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Iodine is an active ingredient in the production of the thyroxine hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. Thyroxine hormone is a very essential hormone for our body. In case of its abnormal secretions a person may suffer certain severe disorders. Therefore, it is an important nutrient for our body.

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