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This could simply be a result of nationwide iodine deficiency. Our main source is fortified salt and everyone is cutting back on their sodium or using fancier
by mrfusion 7y ago
This could simply be a result of nationwide iodine deficiency.
Our main source is fortified salt and everyone is cutting back on their sodium or using fancier salts that don’t add iodine.
I make sure to put a pinch of iodized salt in everything I cook.
- hwillis 7y agoThis study is from before iodine was added supplementally (1924 in the US). You are correct that iodine deficiency leads to low body temperature due to hyperthyroidism. Dairy and grain are the biggest sources of iodine. To get your iodine from salt alone would require over 3 grams per day, which is quite a lot. The average American consumes 3.4 g, DV recommendation is 2.3 g.