mera beta 8 year nd beti 4 year ki hai.. mere ghar me senda namak khya jata hai.. iodine nhi.... kya senda namak baccho k liye safe nd thik gai hai ya iodine better hai....

A. Using Sendha Namak (rock salt) occasionally is fine, but for daily use, especially for children, iodized salt is important. Iodine is essential for healthy brain development and proper thyroid function, particularly in growing children. A deficiency can lead to problems like goiter, poor growth, and learning difficulties. Since your son is 8 and your daughter is 4—both in key stages of development—it’s recommended to use iodized salt in regular cooking. You can still use Sendha Namak occasionally for fasting or flavor, but try to include iodized salt in at least one or two daily meals to ensure their iodine needs are met.