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Is iodized salt better to use than non-iodized salt for a healthy thyroid gland? is it harmful to use iodized salt daily?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

No problem: You can get lots of iodine your food with or without salt -- primarily from bread if it's produced in mass in a factory. Iodized salt doesn't harm you or your thyroid in any way.

Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

Is iodized salt better to use than non-iodized salt for a healthy thyroid gland? is it harmful to use iodized salt daily?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

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