Iodine Supplementation: Usage “with a Grain of Salt”
Joint Authors
Paragliola, Rosa Maria
Corsello, Salvatore Maria
Prete, Alessandro
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Iodine supplementation through salt iodization is a worldwide, effective strategy for preventing iodine deficiency-related problems.
Its safety and efficacy profile has been extensively investigated, and benefits far outweigh the potential iodine-induced risks.
Moreover, iodine supplementation during pregnancy in order to avoid brain damage in the newborn is considered a mainstay of preventive medicine.
Exposure to high amounts of iodine is actually well tolerated in most cases and can be unrecognized.
Nevertheless, at-risk individuals may develop thyroid dysfunction even when they are exposed to increases in iodine intake universally considered as safe.
Iodine-induced thyroid disorders include thyroid autoimmunity, thyrotoxicosis, iodine-induced goiter, and hypothyroidism.
Moreover, a relationship between iodine intake and histotype distribution of differentiated thyroid cancer has been observed, with a progressive shift from follicular to papillary thyroid cancer.
To date, evaluating iodine status in a clinical setting has limitations, and assessing the actual risk for each individual can be challenging, since it is influenced by personal history, genetics, and environmental factors.
In conclusion, iodine supplementation programs need to be continued and strengthened, but iodine should be used “with a grain of salt,” because a growing number of susceptible individuals will be exposed to the risk of developing iodine-induced thyroid disorders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prete, Alessandro& Paragliola, Rosa Maria& Corsello, Salvatore Maria. 2015. Iodine Supplementation: Usage “with a Grain of Salt”. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prete, Alessandro…[et al.]. Iodine Supplementation: Usage “with a Grain of Salt”. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Prete, Alessandro& Paragliola, Rosa Maria& Corsello, Salvatore Maria. Iodine Supplementation: Usage “with a Grain of Salt”. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065627
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065627