Common salt better than iodised salt - say Indian health activists.

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Dear Friends,

 

After the Indian Government took the unprecedented step of banning all salt

other than iodised salt, a lot of activists in India are up in arms against the

decision. They argue that common salt is full of natural vitamins and minerals

and the people should not be deprived of this cheap essential nutrient. They

also argue that processed salt contain harmful additives. Moreover there is no

evidence to suggest that iodised salt can prevent goitre, a disease caused by

iodine deficiency. Rather forcing normal people to use iodised salt may lead to

medical problems.

 

Read the complete story at;

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050914/asp/nation/story_5235786.asp

 

Regards,

Jagannath.