Effects Of Low Dose Oral Iodide Supplementation On Thyroid Function In Normal Men
Effect | Increase |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-2 Weeks |
Number of Subjects | 30 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
Body Types | Average |
Supplementation of iodine for two weeks in otherwise healthy men increased TSH levels in serum, and while 500mcg was unable to influence active thyroid hormones the higher tested doses of 1,500-4,500mcg suppressed them.