10 Iodine Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Slower Heart Rate
A slower heart rate may be an iodine deficiency symptom. Inadequate iodine level can lead to an abnormally low heart rate. This causes you to feel weak, to the extent of fainting. Hypothyroidism typically leads to heart problems. This is why it is important to treat it at the earliest stages before it causes a cardiac arrest. On the other hand, a high iodine level leads to a faster heartbeat.
The correct iodine level regulates oxygen use in your body. Inadequate iodine can cause heart problems in otherwise healthy people who do not have a history of heart disease. Hypothyroidism also causes heart muscles to pump vigorously while trying to compensate for the shortfall. This can weaken the heart muscles in the long run.
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