Background Iodine is an essential trace element for the synthesis of thyroid hormones,
which are keys in maternal metabolism during pregnancy as well as in neurological …

Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone affects many
metabolic processes in the body, including maturation of the central nervous system. In early …

Background: Acute excess iodine intake can damage the thyroid, but the effects of chronic
excess iodine intake are uncertain. Few data exist for pregnant and lactating women and …

Norway has been considered iodine replete for decades; however, recent studies indicate
reemergence of inadequate iodine status in different population groups. We assessed …

Objective The effects of long‐term excessive maternal iodine intake on neonatal thyroid
function are less known. This study aimed to assess the effects of maternal excessive iodine …

Purpose IR Iran has been considered iodine replete since 2000, but iodine nutrition of
vulnerable subjects is not clear. The main goal of this study was assessment of iodine …

Objective This study aims to evaluate the association of serum iodine concentration (SIC)
with urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and thyroid function in pregnant women, as well as to …

Objective To assess intertrimester and seasonal variations in urinary iodine concentration
(UIC) among pregnant women. Patients and measurements Pregnant Tehranian women …

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 …

Objective: To determine the iodine status in pregnant and lactating women, as well as
neonatal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration. Study Design: Pregnant women …