Iodine Deficiency: The Causes and What You Can Do About It
According to data from the World Health Organisation, more than 2 billion people in the world are suffering from iodine deficiency. Are you among them? Let's check.
Dr. Oxana
Primary causes of iodine deficiency
Iodine deficiency never occurs in those who live near the sea, but other populations are at risk. There are several causes of iodine deficiency, including strict dieting, fasting, vegetarianism, improper dieting, uncontrolled intake of hormonal drugs, genetic predisposition to thyroid diseases, and bad habits.
Iodine deficiency can be triggered by diseases of the gastrointestinal system, which lead to low absorption of iodine. Iodine absorption can also be reduced by excessively chlorinated or fluoridated water, long-term treatment with certain drugs (antibiotics, sulfonamides, and bromine-based drugs), and prolonged stress.
Why you need iodine
Iodine is required for the synthesis o...
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