Iodine deficiency is becoming more common due to reduced intake of iodized salt, sea salt, and Himalayan salt, potentially contributing to thyroid issues.

“And we're seeing iodine-- interesting. Because people are eating the iodized salt or having sea salt and Himalayan salt. And so-- we're not eating iodized salt. Now, iodine is not normally found in salt, but it was added to salt as a fortification to prevent goiters or thyroid problems.”