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Iodine

Very High Research Quality

Description

Iodine is a critical trace mineral necessary for thyroid hormone production and metabolic regulation.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Essential for thyroid hormone synthesis
Prevents iodine deficiency disorders

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved thyroid function (claimed)
Enhanced metabolic health (claimed)

Recommended Usage

150 mcg daily for adults.

Research Quality

5/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Iodine's essential role in thyroid health2015
Zimmermann MB, Boelaert K

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed iodine's essential role in thyroid health

Citation (APA Style)

Zimmermann & Boelaert (2015). Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

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Prevention of iodine deficiency disorders2013
Pearce EN, et al.

Methodology

Clinical study

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated prevention of iodine deficiency disorders

Citation (APA Style)

Pearce et al. (2013). Thyroid

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Global importance of iodine supplementation2012
Andersson M, et al.

Methodology

Systematic review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted global importance of iodine supplementation

Citation (APA Style)

Andersson et al. (2012). Journal of Nutrition

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