Thyroid function and urinary concentrations of iodine, selenium, and arsenic in vegans, lacto-ovo vegetarians and pescatarians.

Sigrun Henjum Synne Groufh-Jacobsen Inger Aakre Elin Lovise Folven GjengedalMina Marthinsen LangfjordEspen HeenVeronika SeleMaria Andersson

Published in: European journal of nutrition (2023)

The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was low and fT4 and fT3 were within the normal range for all dietary groups. Vegans had significantly increased Tg compared to pescatarians.

Keyphrases

risk factors
drinking water
heavy metals
replacement therapy
dual energy