Effects of Increased Iodine Intake on Thyroid Disorders.
10.3803/EnM.2014.29.3.240
- Author:
Xin SUN
1
,
2
;
Zhongyan SHAN
;
Weiping TENG
Author Information
1. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China. twp@vip.
2. com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Iodine excess;
Universal salt iodization;
Thyroid diseases
- MeSH:
Aged;
China;
Fetus;
Humans;
Hypothyroidism;
Infant, Newborn;
Iodine*;
Micronutrients;
Thyroid Diseases;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Hormones;
Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
- From:Endocrinology and Metabolism
2014;29(3):240-247
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Iodine is a micronutrient essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable mental impairment worldwide. Universal salt iodization (USI) has been introduced in many countries as a cost-effective and sustainable way to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders for more than 25 years. Currently, the relationship between USI and iodine excess has attracted more attention. Iodine excess can lead to hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis, especially for susceptible populations with recurring thyroid disease, the elderly, fetuses, and neonates. Nationwide USI was introduced in China in 1996. This review focused on the effects of iodine excess worldwide and particularly in China.
