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Iodine deficiency is creeping back. Vegans, vegetarians and pregnant women are most at risk (phys.org)

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Iodine deficiency is often seen as a problem of the past, but this isn't entirely true. During the 20th century, the iodization of salt became one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing conditions caused by a lack of this mineral, including goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) and preventable damage to neurological development.

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca -1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

Just eat seaweed snacks or sushi with seaweed. Iodized salt tastes bitter, which is why chefs avoid it.

[–] lookingforanALFpolycule@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

No. Chefs use kosher salt because it is finer and is easier to measure and distribute through a dish not because iodized salt has a taste.