I Know Someone Who Was Told By An MD That

Posted on Sat, 13 Apr 2019

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Question : I know someone who was told by an MD that they (did not need to use / should not use) Iodized salt at adolescent age. What does this indicate? What condition might it indicate? Related to Thyroid?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About iodinated salt;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
The condition when iodinated salt may not be indicated is Graves'disease ( hyperthyroidism) or overactive thyroid.
Otherwise in normal individuals iodinated salt is very important in adolescence.
Please specify better your query for more detailed answer.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (39 minutes later)

The patient has never had any of the conditions listed. Her Thyroid function is normal. Is there anything else?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About iodinated salt;

Detailed Answer:
Than there is no reason why to inhibid iodinated salt.
In adolescence is needed 150 mcg iodine per day, as recommended by WHO.
Regards,
Dr.mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng