Iodine is a crucial element in various industries, but it is one of the least abundant nonmetallic elements on Earth.

But what many of these don't have — or don't have much of — is iodine. The mineral is essential for the body to make thyroid hormones, but can be rare in many parts of the world. And ...

Iodine affects your ability to produce thyroid hormone, which can lead to a number of health issues. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland at the base of your neck. Most adults require 150 ...

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