Patients may be asked to take steps to deplete their body's natural store of iodine so the thyroid will more readily absorb the radioactive iodine treatment and maximize treatment effectiveness To ...

A new study comparing a vegan diet with a mixed diet has found no difference in vitamin B12 levels. However, one-third of the vegan participants were iodine-deficient. Share on Pinterest Image credit: ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I notice that the specialty salts I now buy, such as Himalayan or sea salt, are not iodized. Should I be concerned about getting enough iodine in my diet? -- P.M. ANSWER: Iodine is ...

A large UK study reveals that vegetarians, but not vegans, have a slightly elevated risk of hypothyroidism, raising new questions about iodine intake and the role of BMI in interpreting diet-related ...

Iodine deficiency is a nutritional imbalance that happens when you don't have enough iodine in your diet. Iodine affects your ability to produce thyroid hormone, which can lead to a number of health ...

Source: Daria-Yakovleva/Pixabay, used with permission. Researchers have tested alternative nondairy milk products made from almonds, soy, coconut, oats, rice, hazelnuts, and hemp for their iodine ...

If you're thinking about cutting back on your consumption of table salt, it may be a good idea to boost your intake of iodine-rich foods while you're at it. In the typical American diet, iodized table ...

Iodine is a mineral that all vertebrate animals need to survive — including humans. Worldwide, nearly 2 billion people suffer from iodine deficiency, but in the US, it is no longer a common issue, ...