Which mineral is essential for the production of thyroid hormones and is found in high amounts in seaweed?

A Iodine ✓
B Selenium
C Chromium
D Molybdenum

Explanation

Iodine is a crucial mineral for the production of thyroid hormones, and seaweed is a rich source of iodine.

Mnemonic

Iodine = Io-dine → 'io' sounds like 'go' for thyroid function

Source

National Institutes of Health
Minerals and Trace Elements Nutrition and Biochemistry Thyroid Function Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high