Micronutrients, iodine status and concentrations of thyroid hormones: a systematic review

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Abstract

Context
The metabolism of thyroid hormones, which are essential for normal development, involves many proteins and enzymes. It requires iodine as a key component but is also influenced by several other micronutrients, including selenium, zinc, iron, and vitamin A.

Objective
This systematic review was designed to investigate the effect of micronutrient status and supplementation on iodine status and thyroid hormone concentrations.

Data Sources
Using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines, electronic databases were searched from their inception to April 2016.

Study Selection
Human studies published in English and reporting data on micronutrient status and iodine status and/or thyroid hormone concentrations were included. Studies that examined the effect of micronutrient supplementation on iodine status and/or thyroid hormone concentrations were also included.

Data Extraction
A predesigned and piloted data extraction form was used to compile data from individual studies.

Results
A total of 57 studies were included: 20 intervention studies and 37 observational studies. Although observational evidence suggests that concentrations of selenium, zinc, and iron are positively associated with iodine status, data from randomized controlled trials fail to confirm this relationship.

Conclusions
Further studies are needed to provide greater understanding of the role of micronutrient status in iodine nutrition and thyroid function to ascertain the public health implications for populations worldwide.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)418-431
JournalNutrition Reviews
Volume76
Issue number6
Early online date27 Mar 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 30 Jun 2018

Keywords

  • Micronutrient
  • iodine
  • nutrition
  • thyroid function

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