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Chemical composition and function of iodized salt

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What is the chemical composition of iodized salt?

Iodized salt is a very cheap and good way of getting the necessary iodine. Ordinary table (cooking) salt is a chemical compound called "sodium chloride" (its chemical formula is NaCl). "Sodium iodide" (NaI) is added to the NaCl to make iodized salt.

Salt that has been iodized contains trace levels of sodium or potassium iodide. It's just regular salt sprinkled with potassium iodate. It has the same appearance and flavor! The bulk of table salt used currently is iodized, which has a number of advantages.

function of iodized salt
Iodized salt aids in the production of hormones that control heart rate and blood pressure. It also aids in the burning of unwanted fat deposits that may lead to heart disease. Salt maintains a healthy amount of hydration and electrolyte balance.