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Iodine
supplementIodine is essential for thyroid hormone production and metabolic function.
Reported Benefits
Molecular iodine in the management of breast pain and cyclical mastalgia
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A double-blind placebo-controlled trial with 56 participants found molecular iodine superior to placebo in relieving breast pain and reducing cysts in women with cyclic mastalgia.
Iodine supplementation in overweight Japanese adults
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A randomized controlled trial using iodine-reduced kelp powder in overweight adults showed significant decreases in body fat percentage and serum LDL-C levels compared to placebo.
Iodine supplementation for fibrocystic breast disease
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In a double-blind study, 56 women with fibrocystic breast disease received 70-90 mcg I2/kg body weight daily for 6 months, with 65% reporting decreased breast pain compared to 33% in the placebo group.
Effect of iodine supplementation in New Zealand children
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In a randomized placebo-controlled trial, 184 healthy children aged 10-13 with mild iodine deficiency received 150 mcg/day iodine for 28 weeks, resulting in improved urinary iodine levels and significant enhancements in perceptual reasoning and overall cognitive scores compared to placebo.
Cochrane Review on iodine supplementation in children
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The review concluded that iodine supplementation in children from iodine-deficient areas improves physical and mental development and reduces mortality, with only minor transient adverse effects.
Effect of iodine supplementation in New Zealand children
Not specified in source
In a randomized placebo-controlled trial, 184 healthy children aged 10-13 with mild iodine deficiency received 150 mcg/day iodine for 28 weeks, resulting in improved urinary iodine levels and significant enhancements in perceptual reasoning and overall cognitive scores compared to placebo.
Cochrane Review on iodine supplementation in children
Not specified in source
The review concluded that iodine supplementation in children from iodine-deficient areas improves physical and mental development and reduces mortality, with only minor transient adverse effects.
Iodine supplementation in overweight Japanese adults
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A randomized controlled trial using iodine-reduced kelp powder in overweight adults showed significant decreases in body fat percentage and serum LDL-C levels compared to placebo.
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