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PURPOSE: A remedial composition that contains iodine-rich eggs which have been produced by feeding poultry with an iodine compound and/or sea algae as an effective component, thus promoting the secretion of insulin to cure diabetes. n CONSTITUTION: A composition containing iodine-rich eggs as an effective component is used to treate diabetes wherein calcium iodate (most preferably) potassium iodide or sea algae such as Wakame or Konbu (sea tangle) are mixing to feed, which is given poultry such as hens to increase the iodine content of eggs. The amount of iodine fed is, for example, in a case where a hen eats 100g of feed, 50W 2500ppm. When 50ppm is fed, the iodine content of eggs produced is about 300ug 500W2,000ug of an egg a day is used for remedy. The diet for diabetes can be readily done and is preferred to continue for more than 3 weeks. n COPYRIGHT: (C)1981,JPO&Japio |