As a long-lived beta-emitting radioisotope of iodine, 129I is produced both naturally and as a
result of human nuclear activities. At present time, the main part of 129I in the environment …

Purpose Iodine is an essential trace element for humans and animals, and it is incorporated
into the thyroid hormones such as thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which have multiple …

Human Milk (HM) is the best source for newborn nutrition until at least six months; it exerts
anti-inflammatory and anti-infective functions, promotes immune system formation and …

The state-of-the-art of species-selective analysis for trace metals and metalloids in biological
materials by chromatographic and electrophoretic separation techniques with element …

Iodine is an essential element of human nutrition. Nearly a third of the global population has
insufficient iodine intake and is at risk of developing Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD). Most …

The aim of this research was to quantify essential trace elements (iron, copper, zinc and
iodine) and establish their speciation in human milk. Both the element and the species are …

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the WHO for the first 6 mo of life because
human milk protects against gastrointestinal infections and supplies balanced and adequate …

Latest studies on the chemical association of trace elements to large biomolecules and their
importance on the bioinorganic and clinical fields are examined. The complexity of the …

A review of recent literature focused on iodine determination/speciation in environmental,
biological and clinical materials is provided. The review covers the different sample pre …

A survey of the databanks Medline and Web of science identified studies dealing with
maternal and infant iodine nutrition during breast feeding. The iodine concentration of …