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The salt used in processed and prepared foods usually isn't iodized, contributing to declining iodine intake given the increasing consumption of these foods.
by wahern 3y ago
The salt used in processed and prepared foods usually isn't iodized, contributing to declining iodine intake given the increasing consumption of these foods.
- tomjakubowski 3y agoindustrially farmed cattle are often fed iodized salt, which can make their dairy products a good source of iodine. depends on the farm's practices though https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29221567/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29221567/
- ufo 3y agoDepends on the country. That's the case in the USA but I'm not sure if it applies in Europe.
- analog31 3y agoGood point. I'd hope that there are other sources of iodine than salt in regions that have higher iodine content -- after all, salt was just the vehicle chosen for the supplement. But I can also see what you say about prepared foods.