Table 2.
Changes of iodine content in the thyroid glands (μg/100 mg) of Wistar rats following the intake of NI, 10 HI, and 100 HI on Days 7, 14, and 28 (N = 6 for each group). All data is presented as the mean ± SD.
Group | Iodine content in the thyroid glands (μg/100 mg) | ||
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Day 7 | Day 14 | Day 28 | |
NI | 62.19 ± 5.94 | 60.12 ± 8.13 | 63.37 ± 9.08 |
10 HI | 121.25 ± 10.48 | 126.45 ± 8.93 | 152.33 ± 10.77 |
100 HI | 133.53 ± 8.61∗ | 136.36 ± 9.64∗ | 178.45 ± 8.74∗ |
∗Compared with NI group (p < 0.05).