An innovative approach for iodine supplementation using iodine-rich phytogenic food

作者：Weng, Huan-Xin^*; Liu, Hui-Ping; Li, De-Wang; Ye, Mingli; Pan, Lehua; Xia, Tian-Hong

来源：Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2014, 36(4): 815-828.

DOI：10.1007/s10653-014-9597-4

• Iodine deficiency disease (IDD)
• Algae fertilizer
• Iodine supplementation
• Iodine fortification

Iodine, as one of the essential trace elements for human body, is very important for the proper function of thyroid gland. In some regions, people are still suffering from iodine deficiency disorder (IDD). How to provide an effective and cost-efficient iodine supplementation has been a public health issue for many countries. In this review, a novel iodine supplementation approach is introduced. Different from traditional iodine salt supplement, this approach innovatively uses cultivated iodine-rich phytogenic food as the supplement. These foods are cultivated using alga-based organic iodine fertilizer. The feasibility, mechanics of iodine absorption of plants from soil and the bioavailability of iodine-rich phytogenic food are further discussed.

• 出版日期2014-8
• 单位浙江大学