Why do they add iodine to salt?

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Why do they add iodine to salt?

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Nov 30, 2012

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Table salt contains iodine to help prevent thyroid problems and iodine deficiencies. Find out how table salt keeps your thyroid happy -- and what iodine has to do with a nuclear attack -- in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Nov 30, 2012

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