Some foods have a strong carcinogenic effect on the body, but nutritional deficiencies can be just as devastating. According to experts, iodine deficiency, which affects billions of people around the world, can lead to an increased risk of thyroid cancer.
Nutritional deficiencies often develop insidiously, but early detection is important to prevent further complications. If left untreated, they can have far-reaching health consequences, including the development of goiter and cancer. Lack of iodine, which is crucial for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, with inadequate treatment can lead to cancer.
“Globally, approximately two billion people suffer from iodine deficiency, of which 50 million have clinical manifestations,” endocrinologist Antonina Gureeva tells MedicForum exclusively.
This nutrient is especially plentiful in dietary sources:< /b>
- Algae
- Fish
- Iodized salt
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Chicken
Iodine deficiency remains the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide, as it is critical for thyroid hormone synthesis.
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“If a person's iodine intake falls below about 10-20 mcg/day, hypothyroidism occurs, a condition that is often accompanied by a goiter. Goiter is usually the earliest clinical sign of iodine deficiency. Chronic iodine deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of developing follicular thyroid cancer,” explains the doctor.
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People at greatest risk of deficiency:
- People who do not use iodized salt
- Pregnant women
- Vegans and people who eat little or no dairy products
- People living in regions with poor iodine soils< /li>
- Iodine borderline people who eat foods containing goitrogens
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