Iodine Deficiency and Iodine Prophylaxis: An Overview and Update

Iodine Deficiency and Iodine Prophylaxis: An Overview and Update

The thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesize thyroid hormones, and iodine deficiency results in the inadequate production of thyroxine and related thyroid, metabolic, developmental, and reproductive disorders. Iodine requirements are higher in infants, children, and during pregnancy and lactation...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Lisco, Anna De Tullio, Domenico Triggiani, Roberta Zupo, Vito Angelo Giagulli, Giovanni De Pergola, Giuseppina Piazzolla, Edoardo Guastamacchia, Carlo Sabbà, Vincenzo Triggiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iodine
iodine deficiency
iodized salt
iodine prophylaxis
thyroid hormone
review
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/1004

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