Vegans May Fall Short on Iodine

Vegans may fall short on iodine. There is growing concern over iodine intake, especially among plant-based eaters, like vegans. Iodine sources include dairy products, though seaweed can have very high levels of iodine. A new study published in Nutrients confirms this idea, finding that vegans may fall short on iodine. The study examined the iodine status of different Norwegian population groups. The researchers recommended that vegans include iodine supplements to meet their needs. I also agree that vegans might want to make sure that they have regular sources of iodine in their diet, such as by taking a multivitamin a few times per week which contains iodine.

Read more about this study here.

For more blogs on nutrients for plant-based eating, check out the following:

How to Get Choline on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
Does Roasting Veggies Ruin Nutrients?
How Do I Get Vitamin B12 on a Vegan Diet?

Image: Sea Bean Caesar Salad, Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN