Thyroid hormones are necessary for the normal functioning of physiological systems.
Therefore, knowledge of any factor (whether genetic, environmental or intrinsic) that alters …

Brown algae are becoming increasingly popular as a food source and dietary supplement in
Europe and other Western countries. As they are highly rich in iodine, they represent a …

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 …

Mineral deficiencies affect millions of people worldwide and, in particular, in developing
countries. Food fortification is a valid technique used for enhancing the mineral content in …

Background Fluoride exposure has the potential to disrupt thyroid functioning, though
adequate iodine intake may mitigate this effect. This is the first population-based study to …

Trace elements are minerals present in living tissues in minute quantities. Some of them are
known to be nutritionally essential and the remainder is considered to be nonessential. The …

Iodine deficiency and iodine excess have severe consequences on human health and have
been associated with the presence of goiter, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid …

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 …

Adequate iodine nutrition is crucial for all mammals by playing his starring role as a
component of thyroid hormones, which are key regulators of cellular processes for life such …

Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for normal growth and neurodevelopment; thus,
an adequate intake of iodine is particularly important for pregnant and lactating women, and …