GREENSBORO, N.C. — Reducing table salt can have some health benefits, but, cutting iodized salt can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient —Iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, ...
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Endocrinologist reveals how too much or too little iodine from salt intake may be messing with your thyroid health
Thyroid-related problems are increasingly common. According to a 2020 study, the number of affected individuals is stated to be around 200 million worldwide. The conditions are several, including ...
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Gastroenterologist warns ‘iodine deficiency is reemerging due to popularity of Himalayan salt over iodised salt’
Iodine is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. According to the Mayo Clinic, the recommended daily intake of iodine for adults is 150 micrograms, and over the years, ...
Back in 1960, most of the world’s population was deficient in the micronutrient iodine, with severe consequences for public health. By 2020, only 21 countries were iodine-deficient – down from 113 in ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Iodine supplements may improve mental function in children with even mild deficiencies in the nutrient, a small study suggests. Iodine is a chemical element necessary for ...
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