Iodine Status and Thyroid Function in a Group of Seaweed Consumers in Norway

Iodine Status and Thyroid Function in a Group of Seaweed Consumers in Norway

Seaweeds, or macroalgae, may be a good dietary iodine source but also a source of excessive iodine intake. The main aim in this study was to describe the iodine status and thyroid function in a group of macroalgae consumers. Two urine samples were collected from each participant (<i>n</i>...

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Main Authors: Inger Aakre, Lidunn Tveito Evensen, Marian Kjellevold, Lisbeth Dahl, Sigrun Henjum, Jan Alexander, Lise Madsen, Maria Wik Markhus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iodine
seaweed
urinary iodine status
thyroid function
iodine excess
food and nutrition security
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/11/3483

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