More than 100 years ago, Americans were becoming deficient in the mineral iodine. It was causing problems like swelling in the neck—called a goiter—which signals that the thyroid had become inflamed ...

Iodine is a mineral that may help thyroid function. The human body does not naturally produce it, but it is found in some foods. A doctor may suggest an iodine supplement if they feel it will benefit ...

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A trace element known as iodine plays a major role in our health, powering the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism. But a recent paper published in Nutrients reveals that "mild-to-moderate iodine ...