Pass the (iodized) salt: Iodine deficiency drives frailty risk in people with diabetes

Pass the (iodized) salt: Iodine deficiency drives frailty risk in people with diabetes

Source: News-Medical.Net

Lower iodine levels and use of non-iodized salt are linked to a higher risk of frailty in people with type 2 diabetes. This association is strongest in those with thyroid dysfunction, underscoring the importance of adequate iodine intake.

A five-year study in Shanghai reveals that using iodized salt could help prevent frailty in older adults with diabetes—particularly those with underactive thyroids.
Study: Association of iodized salt intake with the risk of physical frailty in patien… [6605 chars]

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