What are some of the foods rich in iodine, including vegetarian foods as well?
It depends on the source. Iodine is found in the soil. Hence, depending on the amount of iodine that exists in the soil, it will be absorbed by plants and animals as they eat their food. Seafood usually is a reliable source. Dairy products, meat, and poultry usually have moderate amounts of iodine, but it depends on how the animals are fed. In most developed countries animals are supplemented, but this may not be the case elsewhere. Some prepared foods have iodine added in the salt. What are other sources of iodine, aside from iodized salt? ANSWER: Iodized oil, food coloring (may not all be bio-available, however); vitamin supplements; medications (e.g., amiodarone); topical antiseptics (e.g. povidone iodine); some commercial bread (iodate added as a conditioner, but in the US this technology has changed); iodine treatments for domestic animals (e.g., for footrot, etc); water purification tablets; many other sources not well identified Is iodine excreted if too much is ingested or does
