Natural remedies for iodine deficiency
Natural remedies for iodine deficiency IMPORTANT: Iodine deficiency is one of the most common preventable causes of mental retardation in children worldwide. In adults, it leads to hypothyroidism, goiter and cognitive issues. But excess iodine, especially in people with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto, Graves), can worsen the disease. Do not self-treat with large iodine doses or concentrated seaweed without medical advice, especially if you have thyroid history. Do TSH, FT4, thyroid antibodies and, if needed, urinary iodine for proper assessment. Consult an endocrinologist. ...