MMID continues to exist during pregnancy. Salt iodization alone may be insufficient to
ensure adequate iodine status during pregnancy. There is an absence of high-quality data …

Iodine (I), an essential nutrient, is important for thyroid function and therefore growth and
development. Fluoride (F), also an essential nutrient, strengthens bones and teeth, and …

Background Pregnant women are among the key groups in iodine nutrition evaluation. The
purpose of the present study was to summarize the evidence supporting the relationship …

Salt and dietary sodium are ubiquitously present in daily food practices and, at the same
time, reducing salt intake presents an important public health issue. Given such an …

Adequate iodine nutrition during pregnancy is essential for optimal fetal development and
neonatal outcomes. In South Africa, the iodine status of pregnant women, who have …

Résumé Introduction En Côte d'Ivoire, la prévalence de l'hypothyroïdie est de 11, 3% dans
la population générale. Aucune étude sur le niveau d'iodation n'a été réalisée chez la …

The use of sodium in processed foods, including meats, has been in existent over centuries.
Its use is mainly as a food and meat processing aid, and a preservative and flavourant. Even …

Background: Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to iodine deficiency due to the
fetus's greater need for iodine, and increased renal excretion of iodine during pregnancy …

Micro nutrient iodine was essential in biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (TH). These
hormones play a vital role in the growth and development of human beings at various stages …

Salt (NaCl) 1 and sodium (Na) are ubiquitously present in cooking and eating practices, and,
at the same time, excessive sodium consumption presents serious dangers for human …