Can Iron Deficiency Cause a Goiter? The Surprising Thyroid Connection
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that a significant portion of goiter cases, often thought to be primarily caused by iodine deficiency, also involve a contributing iron deficiency? Yes, a severe iron deficiency can cause a goiter by disrupting the thyroid's ability to function properly and efficiently produce essential hormones.