I have come across many people with thyroid issues since launching this blog and because of that, I asked my naturopath the best sources of dietary iodine, so I could share them with you.
Our bodies don’t make iodine, so it’s an essential part of out diet and vital for thyroid hormone production.
The 7 Best Sources of Dietary Iodine
- One medium potato provides about 40% of the recommended daily amount of iodine.
- One cup of milk contains 56 micrograms of the mineral, or about 37% of what the average person needs to consume each day.
- A quarter-ounce serving of dried seaweed (kelp) contains 4,500 micrograms of iodine. That’s about 3000% of the daily recommended value.
- A three-ounce serving size of cod provides your body with 99 micrograms of iodine, or 66% of the recommended amount per day.
- A three-ounce serving of shrimp provides 35 micrograms of iodine, or enough to account for just under a quarter of the recommended daily amount.
- Half a gram of Himalayan crystal salt provides 250 micrograms of iodine — over 150% of the amount your body’s daily requirements.
- Three ounces of baked turkey breast meat provides 34 micrograms of iodine. That’s about 23% of the daily recommended value. For reference, a slice of three ounces of meat is about the thickness of a deck of cards.
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