Presented here is an overview of the pathway from early nutrient deficiency to long-term
brain function, cognition, and productivity, focusing on research from low-and middle-income …

This review examines the current evidence for a possible connection between nutritional
intake (including micronutrients and whole diet) and neurocognitive development in …

Background Iodine is an essential nutrient required for the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones,
which are responsible for regulating growth, development and metabolism. Iodine …

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 …

Abstract The Na+/I− symporter (NIS) is the plasma membrane glycoprotein that mediates
active I− transport in the thyroid and other tissues, such as salivary glands, stomach …

This article reviews the central role of nutrition in advancing the maternal, newborn, and
child health agenda with a focus on evidence for effective interventions generated using …

Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is
critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the …

Several reviews and meta-analyses have examined the effects of iodine on mental
development. None focused on young children, so they were incomplete in summarizing the …

Iodine is an integral part of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3),
necessary for normal growth and development. An adequate supply of cerebral T3 …

Despite the introduction of salt iodization programmes as national measures to control
iodine deficiency, several European countries are still suffering from mild iodine deficiency …