Hello,
I am curious to know whether it is possible to overdose on iodine from natural sources (recently, I have developed a taste for dried nori seaweed, which seems like a great alternative to chips, but I found a recommended dose on the back of max. 3 pieces per day; otherwise, there is a risk of iodine overdose)? And what would be the symptoms of an overdose?
Thank you for your response.
Overdosing on iodine is a rare occurrence. The element binds to salts that are water-soluble—organisms have mechanisms to eliminate its excess. If you do not suffer from hyperthyroidism, a higher intake of iodine should not be a problem (at least not on a short-term basis).
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Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.