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Thyroid, Iodine, & Diet: What You Should KnowMedical Author: Ruchi Mathur, MD
Although these questions and comments are relevant, this subject is peppered with "old wives tales" and folklore. In the first part of this discussion, I'd like to focus on the role iodine in relation to the thyroid gland and its function.... a bit of physiology for the beginner. Later, I will discuss how an excess or deficiency of iodine can contribute to diseases of the thyroid gland. Top Searched
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Many of my patients ask questions or make comments about iodine use in thyroid disease. Examples are: " Should I increase the 
