Treatment
Iodine deficiency is treated by ingestion of iodine, such as found in food supplements. Mild cases may be treated by using iodized salt in daily food consumption, or drinking more milk; or eating egg yolks, and saltwater fish. Iodized salt offers sufficient amounts of iodine. For a salt-restricted diet, sea vegetables (kelp, hijiki, dulse, nori (found in sushi)) may be incorporated regularly into a diet as a good source of iodine.
In an adult, 150 µg/d is sufficient for normal thyroid function. However, because of the additional requirements of women, it is recommended that higher intake levels of 150-300 µg/d should be ingested daily.
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