7. Iodine

Iodine is a mineral that helps make thyroid hormones, which control the body's metabolism. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid enlargement. Women need 150 micrograms of iodine per day.

Good sources of iodine: fish, shrimps, dairy products.

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