Thyroid hormones are necessary for the normal functioning of physiological systems.
Therefore, knowledge of any factor (whether genetic, environmental or intrinsic) that alters …

Iodine is a micronutrient that is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. The primary
source of iodine is the diet via consumption of foods that have been fortified with iodine …

Hashimoto (HT) is an autoimmune disease in which destruction of the thyroid occurs as a
result of lymphocyte infiltration. It is caused by an increased level of titers of antibody against …

Background Although several reports concerning the association of iodine excess and
thyroid disease have appeared, no systematic review of the association between iodine …

The prevention of iodine deficiency through salt iodization has been recognized as a global
success story, and China stands at the forefront of this achievement with one of the most …

Purpose Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for thyroid hormone biosynthesis.
However, overtreatment with iodine can unfavorably affect thyroid physiology. The aim of …

Background Increasingly, patients are asking their physicians about the benefits of dietary
and alternative approaches to manage their diseases, including thyroid disease. We seek to …

Background Although several studies have evaluated the relationship between bisphenol A
(BPA) and thyroid functions, their results are not entirely consistent. Little is known about …

Previous studies have indicated an association between iodine excess and increased
incidence of thyroid dysfunction in adults. However, there have been few studies on how the …

Iodine deficiency has re-emerged in many parts of the world including the UK, Australia and
New Zealand (NZ). In 2009, the NZ government introduced the mandatory fortification of …