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[Iodine and thyroid function]

J L Schlienger1, B Goichot, F Grunenberger

  • 1Service de médecine interne, CHRU, hôpital de Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France.

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 1, 1997
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Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production. Both deficiency and excess iodine impact thyroid function, leading to conditions like goiter, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism, necessitating careful iodine supplementation strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Thyroidology

Context:

  • Iodine is a critical nutrient for thyroid hormone synthesis, regulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
  • Thyroid gland adapts to iodine deficiency through increased iodine uptake, enhanced iodination, and hyperplasia.
  • Iodine homeostasis is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, affecting individual responses.

Purpose:

  • To review the physiological adaptations and consequences of iodine deficiency and excess on thyroid function.
  • To highlight the impact of iodine status on thyroid disorders such as goiter, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.
  • To emphasize the importance of iodine supplementation policies and the variability of iodine's effects.

Summary:

  • Iodine deficiency triggers adaptive responses in the thyroid, including hyperplasia, but can lead to goiter, elevated TSH, hypothyroidism, and neuropsychological deficits.

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  • Iodine excess can cause hypothyroidism, particularly in individuals with pre-existing thyroid conditions or high iodine intake.
  • Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism is more prevalent in iodine-deficient regions and in older individuals with nodular goiter.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding iodine's role is crucial for public health policies, especially iodine supplementation through iodized salt in deficient areas.
    • Recognizing individual variability in response to iodine intake is key for managing thyroid health.
    • This review informs strategies for preventing and managing iodine-related thyroid dysfunction globally.