Thyroid Autoimmunity During Universal Salt Iodisation—Possible Short-Term Modulation with Longer-Term Stability
Navoda Atapattu, Renuka Jayatissa, Harendra de Silva, Mohamed A. Adlan, Emmanuel K. Obuobie, Lakdasa D. Premawardhana · 2024
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Navoda Atapattu and five co-authors reviewed in 2024 whether adding iodine to all salt stirs thyroid autoimmunity. Salt iodization has cut iodine deficiency greatly worldwide, protecting hundreds of millions. Doubts persist, partly because salt intake itself is under pressure for heart health, and partly over immune effects on the thyroid. The team gathered studies from several populations.
Short-term studies show immune markers for thyroid attack can shift after iodization, while gland function stays largely steady. Longer studies, over up to two decades, show those markers falling back and function staying normal. The authors conclude the programs are safe on current evidence and should not raise fears of autoimmune thyroid disease. They still call for longer, better-designed studies.
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| CREATOR | Navoda Atapattu, Renuka Jayatissa, Harendra de Silva, Mohamed A. Adlan, Emmanuel K. Obuobie, Lakdasa D. Premawardhana |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 28 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |