When we went vegan, we knew to include supplements like B12 and Vitamin D in our diet, but we did not always know about iodine. Iodine is a mineral found in seawater, rocks and some types of soil. It is very important for making thyroid hormones, which control metabolism, bone and brain development. Iodine is also especially important for pregnant women and fetus development, and infants.
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