Iodine is an essential micronutrient for thyroid hormone function. The government has implemented mandatory salt iodization to control iodine deficiency disorder (IDD). Spirulina is a microalgae contaiing 94,5μg/g iodine (60 percent RDI of iodine in adult woman), which can be used as alternative source of natural iodine. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spirulina supple…
Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) is still a public health problem in Indonesia. Salt iodization was one of IDD prevention programme to prevent IDD, however the national coverage for iodized salt is still less than 90%. Alternative solution to solve IDD elimination is needed to find a better iodine sources. One of nutrient rich source from the sea that was developed to improve the nutritional st…
Background: Wound healing treatment after tooth extraction should be an important consideration due to mouth discomfort and pain. Spirulina (blue green algae) consists of C-phycocyanin, b–carotenoids, vitamin E, zinc, some other trace elements and natural phytochemical which are believed to act as antioxidant and takes part in wound healing process. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to e…