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Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body's metabolism and many other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy.

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Without adequate iodine, the thyroid progressively enlarges (develops a goiter) as it tries to keep up with demand for thyroid hormone production. Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid enlargement and goiter

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https://foodandnutrition.org/from-the-magazine/micronutrients-iodine/

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Iodine — Health Professional Fact Sheet - Office of Dietary Supplements

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Iodine — Health Professional Fact Sheet - Office of Dietary Supplements

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https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/

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Iodine Deficiency | American Thyroid Association

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Iodine Deficiency | American Thyroid Association

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https://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficiency/

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Iodine | Linus Pauling Institute | Oregon State University

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Iodine | Linus Pauling Institute | Oregon State University

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https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/iodine

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10 Signs and Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency

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10 Signs and Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/iodine-deficiency-symptoms

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/iodine-rich-foods

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Iodine: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, and Dosing

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Iodine: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, and Dosing

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https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-35/iodine