What are the signs of iodine deficiency? fatigue. increased sensitivity to cold. constipation. dry skin. weight gain. puffy face. muscle weakness. elevated blood cholesterol levels. Is 1000 mcg iodine too much? Normal adults are thought to be able to tolerate up to 1,000 mcg per day without ill effects. However,Read More →
In the past its clinical use was limited by the fact that elemental iodine can cause irritation to the skin, be absorbed systemically and is almost insoluble in water. Why is iodine used to clean wounds? Iodine is a highly effective topical antimicrobial that has been used clinically in theRead More →
Free iodine, slowly liberated from the povidone-iodine (PVP-I) complex in solution, kills cells through iodination of lipids and oxidation of cytoplasmic and membrane compounds. This agent exhibits a broad range of microbicidal activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. How do I get rid of BV for life? What canRead More →
Pure iodine is violet, but when it’s dissolved in water, it accepts an electron from the oxygen atom, affecting how it absorbs light. When you shake the fluids, the iodine leaves the water and dissolves in the oil, and returns to its purple colour! Why does iodine do not reactRead More →
Iodine sublimes for the same reasons that all solids do: because it has some equilibrium vapor pressure an normal conditions. Now, the value of that pressure varies greatly in different solids. For many of them, it is so extremely low that for all practical reasons it can be considered non-existent.Read More →
After the skin has been blotted with a sterile towel, a nondetergent solution is “painted” onto the area. This thin film of povidone-iodine continues to have bactericidal action for up to 8 hours after application. Is it OK to use expired Betadine? Do not use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash afterRead More →
Iodine is a highly effective topical antimicrobial that has been used clinically in the treatment of wounds for more than 170 years. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity with efficacy against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses and can be used to treat both acute and chronic wounds1.Read More →
A solution of iodine in water is yellow-brown instead of violet. Can iodine be different colors? color is result of electron transfer between orbitals and anything that affect energy of these orbitals can change color of that specie, so iodine in different mediums have different interactions and because of thatRead More →
It is easier for iodine to gain an electron rather than to lose 7, so it will form an anion, or negatively charged ion, I− . What elements are likely to gain electrons? Answer: Elements that are metals tend to lose electrons and become positively charged ions called cations. ElementsRead More →
You may ask, “if they look and taste the same, what is the difference between iodized and non iodized salt?” The thing is you need to look at salts at a chemical level to tell the difference. Iodized salt consists of iodate in it as well as some anti-caking agentsRead More →