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iodine deficiency

07/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Iodine deficiency is on the rise in industrialized countries

A lot has been done to curb iodine deficiency in many areas worldwide, but a recent study showed that cases of low maternal iodine levels have been identified in areas that were previously known to be iodine-sufficient. The findings of the study, published in the journal Nutrients, raised some concern on the so-called “re-emergence” of iodine deficiency, especially in […]

03/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study

Giving up entire categories of food can be a good idea from a health standpoint, but it’s important to be smart about it. You can certainly give up soda or sweets without missing out on anything your body needs, but it’s a different story when it comes to other food groups. For example, most people […]

11/05/2017 / By Derek Henry

There is a 94.7% chance you have this mineral deficiency – here’s what you can do about it

It seems every nutrient has its moment in the spotlight. Antioxidants had their place in the limelight years ago, probiotics are just recently getting much deserved attention on a bigger scale, and magnesium has become the poster mineral for alleviating many different health concerns. But what about iodine? Due to the increasing prevalence of thyroid […]

10/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Paleo diet may lead to iodine deficiency: Are you at risk?

A new study finds that Paleo diet may increase the chances of a person of having iodine deficiency, as reported by Nutraingredients.com. Researchers from Kungalv’s Hospital in Sweden find that having a Paleolithic-type of diet, which typically includes foods that could be obtained by hunting and gathering in the past, has led to the development […]

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