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The Balance of Health

Source record

Assessment of Japanese iodine intake based on seaweed consumption in Japan: A literature-based analysis

Theodore T. Zava and David T. Zava (2011).

Key findings

  • Estimated Japanese iodine intake of 1–3 mg/day comes largely from seaweed.

Record

Source type
Report
Study type
Review
Topics
Nutrients to watch
Geography
Japan
Funding & conflicts
Not recorded.
Source quality
Moderate evidenceSpecific published source replaces a generic country-policy index.

Limitations

  • The statement is limited to the cited document and date; broader country summaries still require editorial review.