Iodine is a unique trace element responsible for many processes in our body. With its shortage or excess, serious diseases develop. On the pharmacological market, there are many drugs designed to make up for iodine deficiency. For many years, the sales leader - "Iodomarin." Instructions, reviews about this drug will help to make up the whole picture: is it worth buying and taking?
The role of iodine in the functioning of the human body
For the normal functioning of all systems, the human body needs vitamins, trace elements and amino acids. They come with food and then, when digested with the help of blood flow, enter each cell.
About 24-28 mcg of iodine is constantly present in the body. If this amount is reduced, then chronic diseases of the thyroid gland, nervous system, and cardiovascular problems develop. But in the Russian Federation there are entire regions in which the iodine content in drinking water is minimal. For example, in mountainous areas (KCR, KBR, Stavropol Territory) this vital trace element in water is almost completely absent.
Here are just a few of the most important functions of iodine in the body:
- the formation of a connection between neurons (nerve cells), the transmission of impulses and, as a result, healthy strong nerves and a psyche that is resistant to daily stress;
- cognitive functions of the brain (the ability to memorize and learn new material);
- participation in the synthesis of hormones responsible for the thyroid gland and adrenal glands;
- participation in the formation of cells responsible for immunity;
- increased elasticity of the walls of blood vessels;
- allows you to normalize the size of the thyroid gland and indicators of the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
Iodine deficiency and its consequences
In the Russian Federation, iodine deficiency is diagnosed in 35% of the adult population, 25% are at risk. Symptoms of this condition are manifested in increased irritability, mental problems, impaired functioning of the cardiovascular system.
But the strongest blow is iodine deficiency in metabolism. The development of endemic goiter, imbalance of thyroid-stimulating hormone, triiodothyronine and thyroxine - all these are inevitable consequences of the concentration of iodine in the thyroid gland below 10 ฮผg. The disease does not appear immediately, metabolic disorders occur for years. A person is starving, takes psychostimulants, tries to lose weight, goes to psychotherapists, seeks to improve his condition ... But it was necessary only to make up for iodine deficiency!
Failure in the thyroid gland and in the hormonal system will not leave aside any of the body systems. The production and outflow of bile, the work of the gastrointestinal tract are also disrupted. Blood vessels suffer from increased cholesterol in the blood (which the liver can no longer cope with), and the risk of cardiovascular diseases increases.
Pharmacological information about "Iodomarin"
Available in tablet form. The main active ingredient is inorganic iodine (potassium iodide). When digested and absorbed into the blood, it enters the thyroid gland. Already in it it is processed into an elemental form and then participates in metabolic processes.
One tablet contains 100 or 200 micrograms of iodine, lactose in the form of a monohydrate, sodium carboxymethyl starch, and gelatin.
The main purpose is the correction of iodine deficiency.
Iodine is excreted mainly through the kidneys, so its overabundance can cause an overload of the urinary system.
Indications for admission
The daily need for iodine depends on the individual characteristics of the body, gender, health status. For example, children and pregnant women require a little more trace element: but an overdose is also harmful. The exact necessary dosage can only be reported by the endocrinologist after conducting a biochemical blood test and analysis for the content of thyroid-stimulating hormone, triiodothyronine and thyroxine.
The main indications for taking "Iodomarin":
- Prevention of endemic goiter.
- Surgical intervention to remove nodes on the thyroid gland.
- Hyperthyroidism - treatment and prevention.
- Treatment and prevention of diffuse goiter.
- Hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder.
- Mental retardation in children.
- During pregnancy - to prevent fetal malformations in the early and perinatal intrauterine periods.
- Improving cognitive function and concentration.
Side effects and overdose
Reviews indicate excellent tolerance to the drug. Diarrhea rarely occurred in unlucky patients who confused the dosage and took more than the required dose.
An overdose often occurs due to the fact that iodine in tablets is dosed in micrograms, and people inattentively think that these are grams. They try to divide the tablet into parts, there is confusion, and as a result, an overdose. Diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, tachycardia are all manifestations of a possible excess of iodine in the thyroid gland. Be careful and distinguish micrograms from grams.
"Iodomarin": instructions and patient reviews
According to the instructions, the drug is prescribed for children at 50-100 mcg / day, and for adults - 100-200 mcg / day.
Students and even schoolchildren often share their enthusiastic impressions about this drug. They are constantly in the process of studying and memorizing new information and therefore immediately notice an improvement in cognitive functions. It is becoming easier to learn, less time is spent on homework. The learning process is no longer boring and complicated.
Employees who are forced to do painstaking work for hours in a row that require increased attention also often take Iodomarin courses. During therapy, work argues faster, mood is better, stress resistance and attentiveness increase.
Professional athletes have also been seen using "Iodomarin." Testimonials from people who exercise are promising to accelerate fat burning, they take iodine mainly during the so-called drying period, that is, in burning subcutaneous fat to the physically possible minimum. An accelerated metabolism (which is facilitated by increased dosages of iodine) allows you to quickly achieve a beautifully traced relief without reducing power indicators.
Kids with speech delay and mental retardation also need to take iodine additionally. Their mothers note an improvement in the development of the articulation apparatus, an increase in active vocabulary, and an improvement in fine motor skills. Reviews about "Iodomarine" for children are mostly positive. Of course, the reception of iodine brings the best benefits when combined with classes, physiotherapy, and the full development of the child.
"Iodomarin": reviews of doctors
Very often, gynecologists prescribe this drug to their pregnant patients. Of course, the dosage is set based on the analysis of a particular patient. From the ceiling, prescribing even vitamins is undesirable.
A special article is "Iodomarin" in the practice of endocrinologists. Since iodine accumulates in the thyroid gland, its deficiency most affects the metabolism. Patients with obesity, alopecia, diffuse and endemic goiter are required to receive a prescription for "Iodomarin." Reviews, instructions for use, analogues of the drug - all this information is best explained to you by an experienced endocrinologist. They have to observe the effects of iodine deficiency in their practice for decades.
Is harm from "Iodomarin" possible? Most of the reviews are positive, but this does not mean that you can arbitrarily prescribe this drug for yourself. The likely harm is in an allergic reaction to the components, diarrhea, staining of the mucous membranes in a dark yellow color, abdominal pain are possible. If at least one of these symptoms appears, you should immediately stop taking it.
The effect of iodine on fat burning
Very closely related are obesity and iodine deficiency. Metabolism slows down, the body begins to "be lazy" and accumulate fat on a rainy day. Very often, patients try to sit on the strictest diets, than kill their metabolism completely. And only then they turn to a doctor for help, finally realizing that in their case obesity is not laziness and overeating, but a real disease.
Reviews about "Iodomarine" for weight loss are not very enthusiastic. Metabolism recovers slowly. Therefore, superfast weight loss is not worth the wait. And overweight girls dream of a magic pill that in three months will provide a slim figure. In reality, the process of returning a healthy weight can take years.
Iodine as an Antioxidant
With iodine deficiency, the saturation of the cells of the whole body with oxygen deteriorates. As a result, the skin ages faster, loses elasticity, and becomes prone to the formation of stretch marks. The condition of the hair is getting worse: they become brittle, dull. Alopecia can begin (increased hair loss, subsequently leading to baldness).
Dietary supplements with chitosan and iodine ("Iodhitozan") affect free radicals, stimulate the production of growth hormone growth hormone, promoting the rejuvenation of the whole body. You can take separately "Chitosan" and "Iodomarin" - the effect will be the same. In parallel, it is desirable to drink a quality vitamin and mineral complex. Many girls, in attempts to improve the condition of the skin and hair, rush either to one drug or to another. You canโt do this: the course of taking any dietary supplements and vitamins should be at least three months in duration, the only way to notice the result.
The effect of iodine on the liver and gall bladder
The relationship here is very simple - due to iodine deficiency, the thyroid gland does not work well, so what kind of healthy functioning of the gallbladder can we talk about? The outflow of bile is disturbed, this leads to the formation of sediment first, and then stones. As a result, if you let the situation drift, everything ends with resection (removal) of the gallbladder.
Problems with the outflow of bile, in turn, disrupt the liver. In the human body, everything is interconnected, and with the lack of one element, the whole "ecosystem" suffers.
How to eat with a lack of iodine?
Before grabbing pills, you can try to improve your diet by including iodine-rich foods in it:
- Seaweed and seaweed are iodine-rich foods. No wonder the Japanese, who often eat dishes with the addition of kelp, practically do not suffer from diseases of the thyroid gland. You can purchase kelp in powdered dry form (sold at any pharmacy) and add daily to the diet.
- You should buy mineral water enriched with potassium and iodine - it is from the liquid that trace elements are most easily absorbed.
- 1 liter of cow's milk contains 28 mcg of iodine - this is the daily requirement of an adult male. Drink at least half a liter of milk every day (if there is no problem with its absorption) - and iodine deficiency will bypass you.
- Walnuts and peanuts - also contain 50% of the daily value of magnesium and selenium (per 100 g).
- Cauliflower, carrots, spinach, broccoli, radish, potatoes, radishes - are also rich in iodine, but because of the water content they will have to eat a lot to completely satisfy the need.
Compatibility with iodine
In the treatment of hyperthyroidism with thyreostatic drugs, an increased content of iodine in the body can block their effect. So when taking Eutirox or Levothyroxine, it is better to exclude the intake of iodine from the outside.
In turn, thyreostatics prevent the transformation of iodine into an organic compound in the thyroid gland. And this can cause the development of endemic goiter. An experienced endocrinologist will tell you how to avoid such consequences during treatment, based on an analysis of thyroid-stimulating hormone, triiodotrionin and thyroxine.
It is extremely undesirable to combine the use of "Iodomarin" and preparations containing lithium salts.
Analogs and substitutes of the drug
Among the funds of domestic manufacturers, the following full-fledged substitutes of "Iodomarin" can be recommended:
- potassium iodide "Renewal";
- "Microiodide";
- "Polyoxidine".
In Ukraine, such iodine preparations as "Antisturmin Micro", "Iodine Normal" are popular.
Foreign manufacturers also produce analogues of "Iodomarin." Reviews about them are no worse. True, many patients are confused by the rather high price. "Iodilife", "Iodtiroks", "Vitrum Iodine". The principle of action for all these drugs is common.