Which vitamin deficiency causes swelling of the neck? Understanding goiter and your thyroid
                                
                                
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                                Worldwide, iodine deficiency remains the most common cause of goiter, leading to a noticeable swelling of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland. This critical mineral is essential for thyroid function and hormone production.