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One of the most important uses of iodine is prevention of thyroid problems as iodine is a vital mineral for our body which is necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.Iodine, in form of silver iodide is used in photography.Here, are some more uses of iodine related to the human body, medical uses and some other uses. Uses of Iodine. Prevention of Goiter: Lack of iodine causes goiter (abnormal expansion of the thyroid gland).odine, in form of silver iodide is used in photography. Here, are some more uses of iodine related to the human body, medical uses and some other uses. Uses of Iodine. Prevention of Goiter: Lack of iodine causes goiter (abnormal expansion of the thyroid gland).
Iodine is used to prevent iodine deficiency and its consequences, including goiter. It is also used for treating a skin disease caused by a fungus (cutaneous sporotrichosis); treating fibrocystic breast disease; preventing breast cancer, eye disease, diabetes, and heart disease and stroke; and as an expectorant. Iodine is also used to for radiation emergencies, to protect the thyroid gland against radioactive iodides. Potassium iodide tablets for use in a radiation emergency are available as FDA-approved products (ThyroShield, Iosat) and on the Internet as food supplements.