Why Iodine Deficiency Disorder Should Be On Your Radar Screen

When it comes to changes in health, it’s common for most people to jump to the conclusion that they’re lacking a certain vitamin or that they should make healthier changes to their dietary lifestyle. While such thoughts may be true and are worth exploring, it’s also important for individuals to consider that they could have a health issue that’s not necessarily on their radar screen: Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD).

According to the National Institutes of Health, the safe upper limit of iodine, a trace mineral, is 1,100 micrograms daily for adults.(1) But as a rule, adults in the United States are …read more