Iodine Overdose

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The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends 150 micrograms of iodine per day for both men and women. This is necessary for proper production of thyroid hormone. Excess iodine has symptoms similar to those of iodine deficiency. Commonly encountered symptoms are abnormal growth of the thyroid gland and disorders in functioning and growth of the organism as a whole. …read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Iodine Overdose

The Merck Manuals: Iodine Excess
MedicineNet: Thyroid & Iodine: Iodine Excess
A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Medical Encyclopedia: Iodine Overdose
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Mineral Toxicity Causes and Symptoms
Nutrition Basics: Deficiency Diseases and Good Nutrition: Iodine

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Contributor: Mia Tagala
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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