Nutrients · µg
Iodine
Iodine is required to make thyroid hormones. Iodized salt and seafood are the main dietary sources; it's one of the harder nutrients to track from food data alone.
How much you need
Values are for general adults and vary by age, sex, and life stage. S8D personalizes the exact target to your profile.
Where to get it
- Iodized salt
- Seafood & seaweed
- Dairy
- Eggs
Common questions
How much Iodine do adults need?
Most adults need 150 µg for adults of Iodine (measured in µg). The exact target depends on age, sex, and life stage — S8D personalizes it to your profile.
What is the tolerable upper limit for Iodine?
The tolerable upper limit is 1,100 µg. Staying under it avoids the risks of excess intake; S8D never builds a day that exceeds any nutrient's upper limit.
Which foods are high in Iodine?
Good sources include Iodized salt, Seafood & seaweed, Dairy, Eggs.
Why does Iodine matter?
Iodine is required to make thyroid hormones. Iodized salt and seafood are the main dietary sources; it's one of the harder nutrients to track from food data alone.