In the 'Supplements And Medications' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about iodine supplementation:
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Iodine
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...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"None" |
No iodine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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"Some / occasionally" |
Some iodine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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"Significant amounts" |
Much iodine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Iodine
A essential mineral that is an integral part of the thyroid hormones, thyroxin and triiodothyronine which have important metabolic roles and govern basal metabolism. The best known iodine deficiency symptom is goiter. Other iodine deficiency problems are reduced vitality, hypothyroidism, inability to think clearly, low resistance to infection, loss of control of the muscles of the mouth resulting in mouth contortion and drooling, defective teeth, tendency to obesity and cretinism which is a congenital abnormal condition marked by physical stunting and mental deficiency.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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