Tag: Lid diet

For patients preparing for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy, a low iodine diet restricts daily iodine intake to less than 50 micrograms. This temporary dietary change is a crucial step in ensuring the treatment's success by making thyroid cells more receptive to the radioactive substance.

A low-iodine diet, often required for 1-2 weeks before radioactive iodine treatment to maximize its effectiveness, can be restrictive. A key question many people have is what bread can I eat on a no-iodine diet, as many store-bought options are off-limits due to hidden iodine sources.