Whats healthier for the whole family, iodized table salt or a salt that doesn't supply iodine? what to use if one has high bp?

Iodized: Iodized salt is the most iodine most people get. You should use less salt if you have hbp and if you are on a no-salt diet then you need to replace your iodine some other way. Lack of iodine causes thyroid problems, specifically goiter (among others). If you have hbp, you should use less salt period. Doesn't matter if it's iodized or not iodized.

Many questions :o): Iodized vs noniodized - no difference in relative healthiness. Iodine is required for healthy living- if you get good alternative sources, may or may not need it in salt- but be careful with kids- they can be depleted in iodine and other nutrients more easily. I always use iodized for food (when used). No difference in blood pressure effects between the two.

Both same value: Sea salt and table salt which is iodised have same nutritinal value, but in some people it may prevent thuroid disease and goiter and is recommended total salt intake should not exceed 2300milligrams in most people, but patients with hbp and those over 50 yrs age and african americans should limit intaketo 1500 mgms a day.

Iodized: Iodization of salt is one of the most valuable and cost-effective of all public-health initiatives, especially in preventing lifelong brain damage in the young that still plagues communities that have not yet adopted it. There are still developed countries where it has not been introduced due to crank opposition, and many people there are iodine deficient. Why risk it?