Iodine and Pregnancy
Iodine is a necessary element for the production of thyroid hormone. We will review the impact of dietary iodine status on thyroid function in pregnancy. We will discuss iodine metabolism, homeostasis, and nutritional recommendations for pregnancy. We will also discuss the possible effects of enviro...
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doaj-45950efb4e384626a8f96bc912eaff272020-11-24T20:49:23ZengHindawi LimitedJournal of Thyroid Research2042-00722011-01-01201110.4061/2011/934104934104Iodine and PregnancyChristina Yarrington0Elizabeth N. Pearce1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USASection of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Boston University School of Medicine, 88 East Newton Street, Evans 201, Boston, MA 02118, USAIodine is a necessary element for the production of thyroid hormone. We will review the impact of dietary iodine status on thyroid function in pregnancy. We will discuss iodine metabolism, homeostasis, and nutritional recommendations for pregnancy. We will also discuss the possible effects of environmental contaminants on iodine utilization in pregnant women.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/934104 |
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Iodine is a necessary element for the production of thyroid hormone. We will review the impact of dietary iodine status on thyroid function in pregnancy. We will discuss iodine metabolism, homeostasis, and nutritional recommendations for pregnancy. We will also discuss the possible effects of environmental contaminants on iodine utilization in pregnant women. |
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