What should I eat before radioactive iodine treatment? Your Guide to the Low-Iodine Diet
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For many undergoing radioactive iodine treatment (RAI), following a low-iodine diet for 1 to 2 weeks beforehand is a critical preparatory step. This carefully controlled eating plan is designed to help 'starve' the thyroid cells of iodine, ensuring they absorb the therapeutic radioactive dose more effectively.