Is Mercury Toxicity an Autoimmune Disorder

For individuals with thyroiditis e.g. Hashimoto’s disease, high intakes of iodine may exacerbate the condition, producing either sub-clinical or clinical hypothyroidism (Akamizu et al., 2007; Wiersinga, 2004). The effect is usually transient once the high iodine intake is discontinued, although some individuals may require transient thyroxine ... ................
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