Sialoperoxidase and myeloperoxidase are the two main peroxidase enzymes found in the
oral cavity. Sialoperoxidase is present in salivary secretions and in the biofilms that line the …

Iodine is a trace element required to produce the thyroid hormones, which are critical for
development, growth and metabolism. To ensure appropriate population iodine nutrition …

Background Measurement of the 24-h urinary iodine concentration or urinary iodine
excretion (UIE) is the gold standard to determine iodine status; however, this method is …

Background It is unclear whether salivary iodine concentration (SIC) can assess iodine
status in females from different water iodine regions. Objectives Through a cross-sectional …

Context The effectiveness of saliva iodine concentration (SIC) in evaluating iodine status in
children is not clear. Objective We aimed to explore associations between SIC and …

Iodine stands as a vital trace element essential crucial for synthesizing thyroid hormones,
which are essential for regulating metabolism and tissue growth. The “gold standard” for …

Purpose There have been no reports on the application of salivary iodine concentration
(SIC) in evaluating iodine nutrition in pregnant women. This study aimed to clarify the …

Background Saliva iodine concentration (SIC) has been found to be a good indicator of
iodine nutritional status. However, limited information is available regarding saliva iodine …

Background Iodine is an essential element for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Therefore,
a reliable marker of iodine supply is important. Iodine is predominantly excreted via kidneys …

Saliva iodine is a useful biochemical marker for evaluating iodine status and controlling
iodine-related diseases. This study aims to establish and validate a simple, reliable, and low …