The effect of excess iodine intake from iodized salt and/or groundwater iodine on thyroid function in non-pregnant and pregnant women, infants and children: a multicenter study in East Africa.

Conclusions Although iodine intakes were excessive and Tg concentrations were elevated, there was little impact on thyroid function. Chronic excess iodine intakes thus appear to be well-tolerated by women, infants and children. However, such high iodine intakes are unnecessary and should be avoided. Careful evaluation of contributions from both iodized salt and groundwater iodine is recommended before any review of iodization policy is considered. PMID: 30019625 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association - Category: Endocrinology Tags: Thyroid Source Type: research