A member asked:

Got graves disease, and i eat a lot of sushi, i've been told its high in iodine, and it's bad for the illness, should i stop eating it?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Seaweed: Seaweed-wrapped sushi allows excess intake of iodine. With graves disease or hyperthyroidism this can worsen the disease. You should ask your endocrinologist as to status of control of your hyperthyroidism.

Answered 8/21/2013

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