Mineral nutrients are fundamentally metals and other inorganic compounds. The life cycle of
these mineral nutrients begins in soil, their primary source. Soil provides minerals to plants …

Iodine requirements are increased during pregnancy, predominantly caused by an increase
in renal iodide clearance and in the use of iodine for thyroid hormone production. Because …

The association between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and metabolic syndrome (MetS)
has been widely discussed. This study aimed to conduct an update and comprehensive …

Background: Iodine is required throughout pregnancy for thyroid hormone production, which
is essential for fetal brain development. Studies of iodine status in pregnant women from the …

Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy can have significant effects on fetal development
and future cognitive function. The purpose of this study was to characterise the iodine status …

Iodine is an essential element trace for the synthesis of maternal thyroid hormones needed
to support normal fetal development; it also acts as an antioxidant directly or induce …

Iodine is an essential nutrient for thyroid hormone synthesis, and iodine deficiency
especially in pregnant and lactating women results in serious damage to their infants. To …

ObjectiveTo assess iodine status and its effects on maternal thyroid function throughout
pregnancy. DesignIn the present prospective cohort study, three urinary samples were …

ObjectiveAdequate iodine and Fe intakes are imperative during pregnancy to prevent fetal
defects, but such data are not available in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We aimed to …

Background Maternal iodine nutrition during pregnancy is critical and deficiency during this
period may compromise optimal fetal development. Objective To determine iodine status …