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Himalayan pink salt is getting popular. However, Himalayan pink salt is not iodised, and many consumers are not aware of this. It is important to prioritize health over trends. Iodised table salt is the simplest method to ensure a daily adequate iodine intake. #iodine #HaDEA

Iodine deficiency may cause development and maturation issues of all the tissues of the body, especially those that are fast developing, e.g. brain. As normal diets may not contain enough iodine, iodised salt is an effective method to ensure enough iodine intake. #iodine #HaDEA

Himalayan salt is not iodised. If used as a substitute for #iodisedsalt, Himalayan pink salt could contribute to iodine deficiency. It is crucial to prioritise health over trends. Iodised salt is the simplest method to ensure enough #iodine intake. #adolescents #health #HaDEA

What is The ABC of Iodine? The main educational material employed for the EUthyroid2 educational setting intervention is the booklet: The ABC of Iodine. Within the interventions, adolescents from secondary schools are educated on the importance of iodine for health. #HaDEA

Prof. Leonidas Duntas, Advisory Board at EUthyroid2, highlights that: "Nutritional guidance is pivotal to reducing the risk of thyroid disease. Adolescents and young people need to be educated to include in their diet foods rich in iodine and other micronutrients." #iodine #HaDEA

We are proud of colleagues Lovise Rekdal Jensen, Vilde Nummedal, Synnøve Næss, and Lisbeth Dahl at the Institute of Marine Research Norway, and their work. The preliminary findings suggest educational interventions may be a promising strategy for increasing iodine awareness.

We are proud to announce that Rehman Mehmood Khattak, partner of the EUthyroid2 project, participated as a speaker at the 2nd International Conference on the Future of Biotechnology & Bioengineering (ICFBB-2025), June 18–19, in Kohat, Pakistan. #EUthyroid2 #iodine #HaDEA

Linda Henderson, Vice President, TFI, and Anna Bokor, Communications Director, TFI, gave an overview of the EUthyroid2 interventions at the TFI Annual General Meeting, June 16, 2025. The project aims to raise knowledge of iodine nutrition among young people. #nutrition #HaDEA

How to transform schools into health-promoting schools? EUthyroid2 is conducting educational interventions in schools in 6 study regions to educate about the role of iodine for brain development, growth, and metabolism, and the main dietary iodine sources. #nutrition #HaDEA

Iodine is a micronutrient required at all stages of life, fetal life and childhood being the most critical phases of requirement. Normal diets do not contain enough iodine, resulting in iodine deficiency. Iodised salt is a simple method to ensure enough iodine intake. #HaDEA

Beate Bartès, Secretary TFI, takes part in the Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the global endocrinology and pediatric endocrinology community has gathered to share knowledge, insights, and experiences.

As International Thyroid Awareness Week (May 25-31) is approaching, we want to raise awareness about the link between thyroid function and iodine intake. Iodine nutrition is an important determinant of thyroid function worldwide. #InternationalThyroidAwarenessWeek #HaDEA

Happy #EuropeDay! Today, at #EUthyroid2, we celebrate #collaboration across the continent and beyond. As a health #research project, EUthyroid2 aims to develop best-practice models to inform adolescents and young women about the importance of iodine for their health. #HaDEA

EUthyroid2 interventions target adolescents and young people, important periods for establishing healthy dietary habits and nutritional awareness. Early awareness of the importance of #iodine for health can reduce the risk of iodine deficiency during future pregnancies. #HaDEA

Pregnant women need a higher iodine intake than other people. Because the brain development of the fetus begins a few days after conception, women who plan to get pregnant should make sure to have sufficient daily iodine intake. #iodine #pregnant #PreventionIsKey #HaDEA

Today is World Hormone Day, and we want to raise awareness of the importance of hormone health. Iodine is essential for the production of maternal and fetal thyroid hormone. As it is a key component of thyroid hormone, iodine is crucial before and during pregnancy. #iodine #HaDEA

As WHO highlights, the public health goals of reducing salt and increasing #iodine intake by salt #iodisation are compatible, as iodine in salt can be adjusted. Iodised salt is an effective way to ensure enough daily iodine and help #children achieve their full potential. #HaDEA

Cyprus University of Technology with Secondary Education, Health Education Inspection Office of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, held a train the trainers meeting with teachers from 20 secondary schools that will conduct educational #interventions on #iodine. #HaDEA