ReviewEuropean thyroid journal2021
Iodine, Seaweed, and the Thyroid.
Review in European thyroid journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 88 citations in OpenAlex.
- Edible Algae Reduce Blood Pressure in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of iodine nutrition in modern vegan and vegetarian diets.The British journal of nutrition · 2023Pooled it
- What Endocrinologists Should Know About Iodine: Population Deficiency, Individual Excess and Misinformation in the United Kingdom.Clinical endocrinology · 2026Review
- Nationwide survey on iodine nutritional status and thyroid function in Japanese adults.Endocrine journal · 2026Observational
- Seaweed bioactives: A comprehensive review of their nutritional, medicinal, and functional roles.iScience · 2026Review
- Iodine and Thyroid Dysfunction in Ageing: Nutritional, Pharmacologic, and Microbial Modifiers in Older Adults.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Seaweed-Derived Iodine Intake During the Korean Postpartum Period: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A path to sustainable and healthy diets: modeling ovo-lacto-vegetarian food-based dietary guidelines.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Marine-Algal-Derived Postbiotics Modulating the Gut Microbiota-Adipose Tissue Axis in Obesity: A New Frontier.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Analysis of Sensory Attributes and Purchasing Decisions of Plant-Based Beverages of Young Consumers in Poland on a Vegan and Traditional Diet.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Ocean Acidification, Iodine Bioavailability, and Cardiovascular Health: A Review of Possible Emerging Risks.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2025Review
- Ecological Characteristics and Nutritional Values of Australia-Native Brown Algae Species.Marine drugs · 2025Review
- The Iodine Bioavailability and Its Metabolic Response for Kombu and Potassium Iodide Intake in Chinese Adults.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Analysis and Risk Assessment of Total Iodine Content in Edible Seaweeds in South Korea.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of Dietary Enrichment with Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Extruded Linseed andAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Bioactive Compounds in Seafood: Implications for Health and Nutrition.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
- Green strength: The role of micronutrients in plant-based diets for athletic performance enhancement.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Effect of Macro and Microalgae Addition on Nutritional, Physicochemical, Sensorial, and Functional Properties of a Vegetable Cream.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Micronutrient Status and Breast Cancer: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Seaweeds as Nutraceutical Elements and Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus: Future Perspectives.Marine drugs · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgoundEven a minor iodine deficiency can result in adverse thyroidal health consequences while excess iodine intake can also result in thyroid function disorders. One source of iodine is seaweed which as a foodstuff is enjoying an increasing profile in Western countries. Apart from its potential involvement in thyroidal health, gaseous iodine released from seaweeds plays a significant role in influencing coastal climate through cloud formation. SUMMARY: Sources of dietary iodine, its assessment, recommended dietary intake, and consequences of iodine excess are outlined. The benefits and possible dangers of dietary intake of iodine-rich seaweed are described. Studies linking seaweed intake to breast cancer prevalence are discussed as is the role of gaseous iodine released from seaweeds influencing weather patterns and contributing to iodine intake in coastal populations. KEY MESSAGES: Universal salt iodization remains the optimum method of achieving optimum iodine status. Promoting increased dietary iodine intake is recommended in young women, in early pregnancy, and in vegan and vegetarian diets. Even where iodine intake is enhanced, regular assessment of iodine status is necessary. Caution against consumption of brown seaweeds (kelps) is required as even small amounts can have antithyroid actions while product labelling may be insufficient. Gaseous iodine produced from seaweeds can have a significant effect on cloud formation and associated global warming/cooling. Increased overall iodine deposition through rainfall and apparent uptake in populations dwelling in seaweed-rich coastal regions may provide a partial natural remedy to global iodine deficits.
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