Background Few studies have examined the role of iodine in extrathyroidal function. Recent
research has shown an association between iodine and metabolic syndromes (MetS) in …

Background: Iodine is important in both thyroid function and human metabolism. Studies
have explored the effect of iodine on metabolic disorders through thyroid function. This study …

Purpose To investigate the relationship between iodine intake status and the prevalence of
metabolic syndrome (MetS) through a population-based survey. Patients and Methods In …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is considered very important because of the increased risk for
cardiovascular diseases. Identifying modifiable factors may help prevent MetS. We aimed to …

Purpose Iodine is a vital trace element for systemic metabolic control as well as thyroid
hormone synthesis. Though iodine has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects …

Iodine intake in the US has declined in recent years. Iodine insufficiency increases the risk
for inadequate thyroid hormone production and there is growing evidence that sub-clinical …

Iodine is involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones and plays a crucial role in human life.
Both iodine deficiency and excess are common issues in certain populations. Iodine also …

Abstract Background & Aims Iodine is required for synthesizing thyroid hormones and
regulating human metabolism. Iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid function abnormalities …

Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormone which plays crucial roles in healthy
thyroid function and lipid metabolism. However, the association between iodine status and …

Great changes have taken place in the incidence of thyroid diseases since the
implementation of universal salt iodization (USI). However, the high incidence of thyroid …