Wed, Aug-15-01, 21:02
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Re: iodized salt ....
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Originally posted by bluugirl
I just checked my salt ingredients and it contains Potassium Iodide since it's iodized. Am I getting my potassium and iodide then?
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No, not nearly enough. The potassium-bound iodine is present only in trace amounts. Your body needs more than a trace of potassium every day!
Use my suggestions above for getting extra potassium. For the record, 1/8 tsp of the NoSalt has approx. 325mg potassium, or the amount in a large banana .. 
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