2006-10-09 02:30:59 · 6 answers · asked by Elize-Helen 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Potassium iodide (KI - it is a chemical salt). Dosage of this compound in Salt can vary depending upon the country regulations.
Dosage of KI can be from 25 to 75 mg of KI per Kilogram of Salt.
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2006-10-09 02:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iodine is a naturally occuring element that cannot be reproduced in a laboratory. The human body only needs iodine in trace amounts which means that not much of it is required to maintain normal functioning of the body.
2006-10-09 06:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by adventure37421 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how are you defining chemical as opposed to natural? Potassium iodine salts occur naturally in the sea (which is why sea salt is high in iodine). KI salts synthesised in the lab are identical to those found naturally. I don't see the distinction- I hope you don't think one or other is better or worse for you...
2006-10-09 03:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by laura w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a difference between chemical & natural when it comes to the elements.
The flouride in water is just flouride. Iodine is just iodine.
Iron is iron or ferritin. Your body actually uses the iron when you cook in a cast iron pan & when you drink water that has alot of iron in it. It's all the same. An element is an element.
2006-10-09 07:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by megmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpage for more details on Iodised salt. The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends 150 micrograms of iodine per day for both men and women.
2006-10-09 05:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's potassium iodide. You have gotten me curious, so I'll look it up and edit later.
HA! I was right. Potassium iodide and potassium iodate.
2006-10-09 02:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋