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Yodo en la dieta - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Dieta y yodo

Definición:

El yodo es un oligoelemento y nutriente esencial que se encuentra en forma natural en el cuerpo.

Funciones:

El yodo es necesario para el metabolismo (proceso de conversión de los alimentos en energía) normal de las células. Los seres humanos necesitan el yodo para el funcionamiento normal de la tiroides y para la producción de las hormonas tiroideas.

Reviewed last on: 6/14/2011
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine (3/7/2009).

Referencias

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Rakel D, ed. Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

Mason, MB. Vitamins, trace minerals, and other micronutrients. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 237.

Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine,Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. National Academy Press, Washington, DC, 2001.

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