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

It is now assumed that proper functioning of the thyroid gland (TG), beside iodine, requires
also a number of elements, including selenium, iron, zinc, copper, and calcium. In many …

Iodine sufficiency is particularly important in pregnancy, where median urinary iodine
concentration (UIC) in the range of 150–250 µg/L indicates adequate iodine status. The …

Objective: The monitoring of the populations' iodine status is an essential part of successful
programmes of iodine deficiency elimination. The current study aimed at the evaluation of …

Appropriate care of pregnant women with coexisting thyroid dysfunction is still a subject of
much controversy. In recent years, there has been a dynamic increase in the number of …

Introduction Iodine is a pivotal component of thyroid hormones, and its deficiency leads to
negative pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, during gestation, additional iodine …

Iodine is indispensable in the diet of humans and other mammals and iodine deficiencies
cause serious illnesses. The content of iodine in food (with the exception of marine …

Background Maternal iodine deficiency during pregnancy and lactation is common in
Bangladesh. Objective We evaluated the effect of lipid-based nutrient supplements for …

Background: Physiological changes in pregnancy result in increased iodine demand, which
may not be met in areas of mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency or borderline sufficiency. As a …

Objectives: Despite wide access to gynecological and obstetric advice, informational
campaigns, and information online and in magazines aimed at pregnant women, there is a …