Thyroid disorders are prevalent in pregnant women. Furthermore, thyroid hormone has a
critical role in fetal development and thyroid dysfunction can adversely affect obstetric …

Iodine is an essential micronutrient incorporated into thyroid hormones. Although iodine
deficiency can lead to a broad spectrum of disorders throughout life, it is most critical in the …

Background Mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency, particularly in pregnancy, is prevalent; this
is of concern because observational studies have shown negative associations with child …

Endothelial dysfunction is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and it
represents the initial step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Failure to protect against …

It is well known that severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy may cause impaired brain
development in the child, with effects on cognitive and motor function, hearing and speech …

Adequate iodine nutrition is crucial for all mammals by playing his starring role as a
component of thyroid hormones, which are key regulators of cellular processes for life such …

Isolated maternal hypothyroxinemia (IMH) during pregnancy is defined as a low maternal T
4 in the absence of TSH elevation. As IMH is common, with a prevalence of 1–2% in iodine …

Isolated maternal hypothyroxinemia (IMH) during pregnancy is defined as a low maternal T4
in the absence of TSH elevation. As IMH is common, with a prevalence of 1–2% in iodine …

Iodine is a micronutrient that is required for thyroid hormone synthesis. The iodide cycle in
thyroid hormone synthesis consists of a series of transport, oxidation, organification, and …

Iodine intake is essential for the production of thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency remains a
public health problem in many regions around the world. Iodine deficiency can present as a …