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Episode 11: Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid Hormone Effects on Aging & Menopause
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Episode 11: Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid Hormone Effects on Aging & Menopause

In this episode, I talk about the effects of aging on thyroid hormone function—including the implications for women as they head into menopause. I also discuss the power of iodine and its importance in preventing hypothyroidism, which is an ongoing concern around the world. This includes a fascinating story from central Africa about the social and ecological consequences of relieving severe iodine deficiency.

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