Which salt do you use at home?

Not all salt is created equal. 🧂

Regular table salt is often enriched with iodine, a mineral essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate growth, metabolism, and brain development (1,2) 🧠

However, “trendy” salts such as pink Himalayan salt or sea salt are usually not iodized (2,7). This, combined with a reduction in animal products in one’s diet, increases the risk of iodine deficiency for many people in Canada (2,7). 🇨🇦

The latest data suggests that one in four Canadian adults may already have a mild iodine deficiency (3,9). 😬

Good news: you only need 150 micrograms per day to meet your needs, which is less than half a teaspoon of iodized salt (8,14). 

You can also get enough iodine from foods such as seafood, eggs, dairy products, and cereals (8).

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your needs are even higher. Your baby depends on your iodine intake for proper development (1,15). 👶

Is your salt iodized or not? Let us know 💬