iodine in salt

[rawcenter]

They say this is an essential mineral you need...is this in sea salt? If not and we always use sea salt then where do we get it from?

[fiddler]

They say this is an essential mineral you need...is this in sea salt? If not and we always use sea salt then where do we get it from?
(My opinion)
I no longer consume any salt of any kind unless it is found naturally in fruits/vegetables (i.e. celery). All of our minerals can be consumed from fresh fruits and vegetables.

[Cinnamon]

My point of view on this is the same as Fiddler just posted, I don't consume any additional salt either. I believe what I get in fruits and veggies is just what my body needs. And getting additional salt out of my diet cured me of many years of migraine headaches, I hadn't realized they were salt induced.

[Pailani]

They say this is an essential mineral you need...is this in sea salt? If not and we always use sea salt then where do we get it from?

I've wondered the same thing. I know celery is a source of natural sodium, I wonder if it has iodine, too?

I found this on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine

"Natural sources of iodine include seaweed, such as kelp and seafood."

[Mookie]

Kelp

Kelp has a salty taste and is used by many people in place of salt. It has a high content of natural plant iodine, which is absorbed into the body slowly, and therefore more safely, than chemical iodine. Iodine is necessary for proper functioning of the thyroid, which is essential for proper growth, energy and metabolism. Kelp contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and all trace minerals. It is nature's best source of natural iodine and has been used to aid the body in regulating the thyroid and pituitary glands, to help the body regulate body temperature (especially low body temperatures), and to aid in the function of the digestive and endocrine systems. It has been shown to prevent the growth of tumors, acting as an antibiotic, and contributing to the building of the cell wall.

Kelp is rich in: Natural iodine, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and trace minerals.