Traditionally, the importance of this product to the biological function of the body was focused on its role in the nourishment of the thyroid gland. Particularly for the production of T3 and T4 hormones and the regulation of metabolism. However, as the understanding of this nutrient has progressed, we have come to understand that the role of this product in the body far surpasses what most of us thought. All the cells in your body contain and make use of it. It is concentrated in the glandular system of your body, with your thyroid containing the highest amount compared to any other organ. Significant amounts are also stockpiled in numerous other areas of the body including the salivary glands, cerebrospinal fluid and the brain, gastric mucosa, choroid plexus, breasts, and ovaries.
