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    GlossaryIodine (I)

    essential element for thyroid hormone production and metabolic regulation

    Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. It is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Iodine deficiency can lead to conditions such as goiter and hypothyroidism, and it is often added to table salt to prevent such deficiencies.

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