What iodine can you take orally: Sources, supplements, and safety
                                
                                
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                                Worldwide, approximately 2 billion people are affected by iodine deficiency, making it the most common preventable cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The human body cannot produce this essential trace mineral, so it must be obtained through the diet or supplementation.