This post was written very quickly by a non-expert. Do your own reading before changing your diet!
Unlike most countries, table salt in the UK is not iodised
Most Brits get plenty of iodine from dairy
Deficiency risk factors include being vegan, being female
Iodine deficiency while (pre) pregnant or breastfeeding can cause IQ drop and even cretinism in the child
For everyone else, symptoms are usually mild
Buy iodised salt or even supplements. Careful, you can get too much.
Vegans in the UK: are you getting enough iodine?
This post was written very quickly by a non-expert. Do your own reading before changing your diet!
You should make sure you get iodine:
Unlike most countries, table salt in the UK is not iodised
Most Brits get plenty of iodine from dairy
Deficiency risk factors include being vegan, being female
Iodine deficiency while (pre) pregnant or breastfeeding can cause IQ drop and even cretinism in the child
For everyone else, symptoms are usually mild
Buy iodised salt or even supplements. Careful, you can get too much.