jodtilsetting
Jodtilsetting refers to the process of adding iodine to food products, most commonly table salt, to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. Iodine is an essential nutrient that the human body needs for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Insufficient iodine intake can lead to a range of health problems, collectively known as iodine deficiency disorders (IDD).
The most well-known consequence of iodine deficiency is goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Severe
Jodtilsetting is a simple, cost-effective, and highly successful public health strategy to ensure adequate iodine intake