Iodine deficiency
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Iodine deficiency
Nutrition
Carbohydrates, fat and protein
Nutritional disorders
Excess Vitamin A
Excess Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin K deficiency
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Iodine deficiency
Zinc deficiency
Beriberi
Folate (Vitamin B9) deficiency
Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
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Key Takeaways
Iodine deficiency refers to the lack of sufficient amounts of the trace element iodine in the body. Iodine is crucial in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Thyroid hormones play a central role in regulating the normal metabolism. Consequences of iodine deficiency include goiter; cretinism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems; and hypothyroidism.