Possible Interaction: Iodine and Iron, Dietary

“Addressing iron and iodine deficiencies together is a challenge, due to interaction between iodine and iron , negating the effect of added iodine.”

“Large prospective studies are needed to understand the mechanisms by which iron interacts with iodine on thyroid function.”

“Background Efficacy studies have shown that salt double-fortified with iodine and iron can significantly reduce the incidence rates of iron-deficiency anemia and iodine-deficiency disorders.”

“NIN formulation & Nutrisalt have a stabilizer/promoter to maintain the stability of iodine in the presence of iron.”

“ I , therefore, speculate that presence of iron may accentuate lead neurotoxicity, while on the other hand, treatment with biological anti-oxidant α-tocopherol may provide relief from lead neurotoxicity. #”

“We can conclude based on different studies on DFS, including outcomes of the studies which were field-tested, a high-quality coating and physical barrier between iron and iodine will significantly affect the effectiveness and sensory attributes of the salt.”

“Whether the programs and the levels of added iron can adversely affect iodine status is yet to be established.”

“Increasing I induced severe Fe dissolution from 0.37 to 0.77% in DIW to 4.87-13.0% in Day-90 wastewater; and Fe dissolution showed a significant positive correlation with Cu(II) removal.”

“Iodide … iron , for example, does not seem to have any greater efficacy in the treatment of secondary syphilis than other … of iron-certainly not the efficacy of iodide of potassium; therefore we know that the action of iodine must be materially affected by the … with which it is combined.”