Iodine status has been historically assessed by palpation of the thyroid and reported as
goiter rates. Goiter is a functional biomarker that can be applied to both individuals and …

The objective of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND) project is to provide
state-of-the-art information and service with regard to selection, use, and interpretation of …

Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis. High iodine intakes are well tolerated by
most healthy individuals, but in some people, excess iodine intakes may precipitate …

The global effort to prevent iodine deficiency disorders through iodine supplementation,
such as universal salt iodization, has achieved impressive progress during the last few …

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

Thyroid gland diseases are a public health problem worldwide. Imbalance in the regulation
of thyroid gland hormones can cause many disorders that range from a small goiter to life …

Background In spite of the salt iodization, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) have not been
sustainably eliminated in China. There are coastal areas with low iodized salt coverage …

High water iodine concentration in drinking water can lead to excessive iodine, which will
affect normal thyroid function, blood glucose, and blood pressure, especially among …

In this work a natural zeolite was modified with silver following two different methods to
derive Ag2O and Ag0 nanocomposites. The materials were fully characterized and the …

Context The prevalence of thyroid disease in China is on the rise, and this could be partly
associated with excessive iodine intake in some individuals; therefore, increased attention is …