Objective Central sensitivity of thyroid hormone refers to the sensitivity of hypothalamic–
pituitary–thyroid (HPT) axis to the change in circulating free thyroxine (fT4). A complex …

Iodine is an essential micronutrient, used by the thyroid gland to synthesize thyroid
hormones that perform pleiotropic functions in the human organism. These roles include …

More than a billion people worldwide are at risk of iodine deficiency (ID), with well-known
consequences for development of the central nervous system. Furthermore, ID has also …

Background: In iodine deficiency, thyrotropin (TSH) may increase to stimulate thyroidal
iodine uptake. In iodine-sufficient populations, higher TSH predicts higher total cholesterol …

Thyroid function and glucose status are linked; experimental, clinical, and epidemiological
studies have shown this. Iodine is a vital trace element that is inextricably linked to thyroid …

Purpose Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for thyroid hormone biosynthesis.
However, overtreatment with iodine can unfavorably affect thyroid physiology. The aim of …

Background With the global improvement of iodine nutrition, iodine excess is emerging as a
new concern. Aim of study The aim of this study is to illustrate the physiological effects and …

Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis. High iodine intakes are well tolerated by
most healthy individuals, but in some people, excess iodine intakes may precipitate …

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 …

Iodine deficiency still represents a global health threat to individuals and societies. Although
goiter is the most frequent consequence of an inadequate iodine intake, iodine deficiency …