Does Iodine Have Toxicity? Understanding Risks and Effects
                                
                                
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                                The World Health Organization recommends a daily intake of 150 µg of iodine for adults, but ingesting more than 1.1 mg/d can be harmful. This raises a critical question: does iodine have toxicity, and what are the risks associated with consuming too much of this essential mineral?