Overall, the WHO estimates that iodine deficiency—one of the world’s most common nutritional gaps—affects around 2bn people ...

Changing habits have also played a part. Dairy, meat and white fish are key sources of iodine, but decreasing demand, ...

"Dietary salt is often enriched with iodine, promoting increased consumption of this mineral. While iodized salt can be a good alternative to regular salt, one should be mindful of the overall ...

For people who cannot tolerate or choose not to eat these foods, seaweed is a potential alternative. However, pregnant women should avoid seaweed, due to the variability of iodine levels in each ...