disorders of nutrition
Iodine Excess
Treatment of Iodine Excess
Dietary changes Sometimes thyroid hormones People with excess iodine are advised to use salt that is not fortified with iodine and to reduce their consumption of foods that contain iodine, such as seafood, seaweed, yogurt, and milk, and to avoid taking supplements containing iodine. If people have Hypothyroidism due to consuming too much iodine, consuming less iodine often cures the disorder, but some people must take thyroid hormones for the rest of their life. If people have Hyperthyroidism , drugs may be needed to help the thyroid gland function normally. 