Kelp Thallus Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Kelp Thallus against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Kelp Thallus is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing iodine deficiency, supporting thyroid hormone production, general energy and metabolism support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Kelp, Iodine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: iodine and kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum). Iodine is an essential mineral your body needs for thyroid function; kelp is a seaweed that also supplies iodine.
The capsules are filled with vegetable cellulose, rice flour, and calcium silicate as inactive ingredients to help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Iodine in this product is likely effective for protecting against radiation exposure and treating iodine deficiency, and possibly effective for oral mouth sores (mucositis) and gum disease (periodontitis). Kelp, on the other hand, has insufficient evidence in our data to rate it for any health outcome — including blood sugar, weight, acid reflux, iodine deficiency, or inflammatory bowel disease.
If you're taking this mainly for the kelp component, the science behind it isn't established yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Iodine is well tolerated when you stay within normal dietary amounts, but high doses can cause thyroid problems like an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) or abnormal thyroid function. Common side effects at higher intakes include upset stomach, diarrhea, headache, nausea, and a metallic taste.
In pregnancy, you need adequate iodine but only the amount your doctor recommends; this product's iodine dose may be too high. During breastfeeding, excess iodine and any heavy metals from kelp can pass into breast milk, so medical guidance is essential.
If you've ever had an iodine hypersensitivity reaction, talk to your pharmacist before taking this.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're on lithium (which could lead to additive thyroid slowing), antithyroid drugs, amiodarone (a heart rhythm medication), or thyroid hormone replacement. All four drug types interact with the iodine content at Moderate severity.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is for people who need iodine and want it from a kelp source, but it's not a casual multivitamin — iodine affects your thyroid and several common medications. If you take lithium, antithyroid drugs, amiodarone, or thyroid hormone replacement, you need to clear this with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Same check.
It's a legitimate supplement when used right, but it requires a conversation with your healthcare provider.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Kelp Thallus, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Answer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 083000162909 |
| Net contents | 100 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 184804 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Kelp Thallus by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Kelp | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Calcium Silicate
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Since 1972 Promote Healthy Thyroid Function
Formula
Ascophyllum nodosum
Natural Source of Iodine
May Contain Shellfish (species unknown), Fish (species unknown).
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
May Contain Shellfish (species unknown), Fish (species unknown).
Warning: Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have a medical condition, consult with your healthcare practitioner before use.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily with food or water.
General
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Kelp Thallus by Nature's Answer label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Kelp Thallus by Nature's Answer
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Iodine
Interacts with7 drugs
Iodine is an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones, and most people get enough from iodized salt, dairy, and seafood. Supplements...
Iodine monograph & interactionsKelp
Interacts with22 drugs
Ascophyllum nodosum (often sold as bladderwrack or brown seaweed) is a nutrient-rich algae that people use for weight, blood sugar, and thyroid suppor...
Kelp monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Calcium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Kelp Thallus by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Kelp Thallus by Nature's Answer contains iodine and kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum), both of which interact with thyroid and heart medications.
The most serious concern involves lithium, a mood stabilizer — combining it with the iodine in this product might add up to cause underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), and you'd need thyroid monitoring.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond lithium, both ingredients affect antithyroid drugs (used to treat overactive thyroid) and amiodarone, a heart rhythm medication. High iodine from either source can push your thyroid the wrong way — either too active or too sluggish — and may interfere with how these medications work.
Thyroid hormone replacement drugs are also affected by the iodine content, potentially altering their effectiveness.
Although kelp's iodine bioavailability is lower than a pure iodine supplement, this product still carries the same interaction profile. Altogether, these interactions span 23 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Kelp Thallus interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Kelp Thallus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Kelp Iodine
AmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAmiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining iodine with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Read the full Iodine + Amiodarone interactionKelpAmiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining Ascophyllum nodosum with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Read the full Kelp + Amiodarone interactionCarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
How Carbimazole interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Carbimazole interactionKelpAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Kelp + Carbimazole interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Conjugated Estrogens interactionDesiccated Thyroid ExtractWesthroid, WP Thyroid
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Desiccated Thyroid Extract interactionDesiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug)Nature-Throid, Thyrar
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interactionDextrothyroxineCholoxin
How Dextrothyroxine interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Dextrothyroxine interactionHuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg)Pregnyl
How Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) interactionLevothyroxineEltroxin, Estre, Euthyrox, Levo-T, Levolet, Levothroid +5 more
How Levothyroxine interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Levothyroxine interactionLevothyroxine SodiumErmez, Thyquidity, Tirosint-Sol
How Levothyroxine Sodium interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Levothyroxine Sodium interactionLevothyroxine, LiothyronineArmour Thyroid
How Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interactionLiothyronineCytomel
How Liothyronine interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Liothyronine interactionLiotrixEuthroid 1, Euthroid 1/2, Euthroid 3
How Liotrix interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Liotrix interactionLiotrix, T4/t3Euthroid 2
How Liotrix, T4/t3 interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Liotrix, T4/t3 interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining iodine with lithium might have additive hypothyroid effects.
Read the full Iodine + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionMenotropinsMenopur, Repronex
How Menotropins interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Menotropins interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Methenamine Mandelate interactionKelpAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Kelp + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethimazoleTapazole
How Methimazole interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Kelp + Methimazole interactionIodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Methimazole interactionOspemifeneOsphena
How Ospemifene interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Ospemifene interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionKelpAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Kelp + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionKelpAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Kelp + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionTestosterone UndecanoateAndriol, Aveed, Jatenzo, Kyzatrex
How Testosterone Undecanoate interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Testosterone Undecanoate interactionThyroglobulinProloid
How Thyroglobulin interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Thyroglobulin interactionThyroid HormoneEtwon
How Thyroid Hormone interacts with Kelp Thallus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
KelpThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Kelp + Thyroid Hormone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Kelp Thallus with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Kelp
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, combining Ascophyllum nodosum with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine, although the bioavailability of iodine from Ascophyllum nodosum is lower than that of potassium iodide. Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use might increase the risk of having excessive iodine levels and adversely affecting thyroid function. Monitor thyroid function.
Antithyroid Drugs
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine, although the bioavailability of iodine from Ascophyllum nodosum is lower than that of potassium iodide. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking Ascophyllum nodosum while using antithyroid drugs could alter the effects of the antithyroid drugs.
Thyroid Hormone
Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine, although the bioavailability of iodine from Ascophyllum nodosum is lower than that of potassium iodide. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking Ascophyllum nodosum while using thyroid hormone could alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Iodine
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Combining iodine with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use with iodine might increase the risk of having excessive iodine levels and adversely affecting thyroid function. Monitor thyroid function.
Antithyroid Drugs
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking iodine while using antithyroid drugs could alter the effects of the antithyroid drugs.
Lithium
Combining iodine with lithium might have additive hypothyroid effects.
Lithium can inhibit thyroid function. Several case reports suggest that concomitant use of lithium and potassium iodide can reduce thyroid function in otherwise healthy adults. Monitor thyroid function.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Kelp Thallus, from the product label.
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- 11788
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- (800) 439-2324
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- www.naturesanswer.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Kelp Thallus’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Iodine
Interacts with 7 drugsIodine is an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones, and most people get enough from iodized salt, dairy, and seafood. Supplements help when you are truly deficient, but...
Read the full Iodine monograph → Herb & supplement monographAscophyllum Nodosum
Interacts with 22 drugsAscophyllum nodosum (often sold as bladderwrack or brown seaweed) is a nutrient-rich algae that people use for weight, blood sugar, and thyroid support, but solid human evidence is limited f...
Read the full Ascophyllum Nodosum monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Kelp Thallus's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 31 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Iodine 26 references
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- Potassium iodide for nuclear exposure. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter 2001;17(12):171214.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Cabezas C, Bustamante B, Holgado W, Begue RE. Treatment of cutaneous sporotrichosis with one daily dose of potassium iodide. Pediatr Infect Dis J 1996;15:352-4. PubMed
- Sterling JB, Heymann WR. Potassium iodide in dermatology: a 19th century drug for the 21st century-uses, pharmacology, adverse effects, and contraindications. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:691-7. PubMed
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- Goel, S., Mandhani, A., Srivastava, A., Kapoor, R., Gogoi, S., Kumar, A., and Bhandari, M. Is povidone iodine an alternative to silver nitrate for renal pelvic instillation sclerotherapy in chyluria? BJU.Int 2004;94(7):1082-1085. PubMed
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- Ohkuma, M. Molluscum contagiosum treated with iodine solution and salicylic acid plaster. Int J Dermatol. 1990;29(6):443-445. PubMed
- Connelly KJ, Boston BA, Pearce EN, Sesser D, Snyder D, Braverman LE, Pino S, LaFranchi SH. Congenital hypothyroidism caused by excess prenatal maternal iodine ingestion. J Pediatr. 2012 Oct;161(4):760-2. PubMed
- Kasahara T, Narumi S, Okasora K, Takaya R, Tamai H, Hasegawa T. Delayed onset congenital hypothyroidism in a patient with DUOX2 mutations and maternal iodine excess. Am J Med Genet A. 2013 Jan;161A(1):214-7.
- Murcia M, Rebagliato M, Iñiguez C, Lopez-Espinosa MJ, Estarlich M, Plaza B, Barona-Vilar C, Espada M, Vioque J, Ballester F. Effect of iodine supplementation during pregnancy on infant neurodevelopment at 1 year of age. Am J Epidemiol. 2011 Apr 1;173(7):8 PubMed
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- Iodine Hypersensitivity. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter 2011; 27(5):270504.
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- Gil GS, Smith BW, Guerra JR, Williams WT. Acute Delirium in a Hypothyroid Patient Precipitated by Iodine Supplements Use. Am J Ther. 2018;25(6):e717-e718. PubMed
- Hamby T, Kunnel N, Dallas JS, Wilson DP. Maternal iodine excess: an uncommon cause of acquired neonatal hypothyroidism. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2018;31(9):1061-1064. PubMed
- Censi S, Watutantrige-Fernando S, Groccia G, et al. The Effects of Iodine Supplementation in Pregnancy on Iodine Status, Thyroglobulin Levels and Thyroid Function Parameters: Results from a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial in a Mild-to-Moderate Iodine
- Rovner MS, Wolf BJ, Rubin M, et al. Instillation of 5% Povidone-Iodine Ophthalmic Drops Decreases the Respiratory Rate in Children Undergoing Strabismus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2019;56(6):378-382. PubMed
- Guenezan J, Garcia M, Strasters D, et al. Povidone Iodine Mouthwash, Gargle, and Nasal Spray to Reduce Nasopharyngeal Viral Load in Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021;147(4):400-401. PubMed
- Li F, Wan S, Zhang L, et al. A Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Iodine Excess on the Intellectual Development of Children in Areas with High Iodine Levels in their Drinking Water. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022;200(4):1580-1590. PubMed
Ascophyllum Nodosum 5 references
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