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

Background Iodine is the key element for thyroid hormone synthesis, and its deficiency, even
moderate, is harmful in pregnancy, when needs are increased, because of its potential …

Background: Insufficient or excessive iodine intake during gestation may compromise
adaptive mechanisms in maternal thyroid function and lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes …

Objective To evaluate iodine status among pregnant women from a coastal state after
Brazilian governmental resolution reducing iodine concentrations in table salt. Secondarily …

Maternal euthyroidism is important for fetal neural development. For this reason, adequate
iodine nutrition during pregnancy is an important public health objective and should be …

Introduction Iodine serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of thyroid hormones and
plays an import role in both pregnant women and their offspring. The relationships between …

Background: Iodine as a micronutrient is mandatory for thyroid hormone production and
inadequate iodine intakes during pregnancy may result in varying degrees of …

Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, and its deficiency during
pregnancy may be associated with poor obstetric outcomes. The aim of this study was to …

Objectives Iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with obstetric and neonatal
adverse outcomes. Serum thyroglobulin (sTg) and thyroid volume (TV) are optional tools to …

Objective: The intake of adequate amounts of iodine during pregnancy is essential for the
neurological development of the fetus. The aim of this study was to assess iodine nutrition …