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Archives   2023

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   35,  Number   1-3

TITLE:   Iodine Content of Some Commonly Consumed Freshwater and Marine Fishes and Prawns in Myanmar
AUTHOR:   Aung Myat Kyaw1*, Soe Win², Lei Lei Myint¹, Su Su Hlaing¹, Khin Mittar Moe San¹, Mya Ohnmar¹, Moh Moh Hlaing¹ and Khin Than Yee¹
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal, 2023; 35(1-3):42-48
ABSTRACT:  

In Myanmar, fish is an irreplaceable animal-source food in the diet, both in terms of quality and quantity. Fish is an economical source of animal protein and other essential nutrients including iodine in developing countries. Iodine is an essential trace element for nutrition. The element is an essential part of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which are required for growth and development. Seawater fish and other marine food are natural sources of dietary iodine. The iodine content of marine fishes varies depending on the species. In addition, different individuals of the same species show variation in iodine concentration.