OBJECTIVE The aim of this review is to explore information available regarding iodine secretion in milk, both mothers and infants iodine nutrition during breastfeeding and to make recommendations for appropriate iodine supplementation during lactation. DESIGN MEDLINE was queried for studies between 1960 and 2007 that included lactation and breastfeeding with iodine and iodine deficiency. Stud...

OBJECTIVES To review evidence of iodine deficiency and clinical thyroid disorders in Hong Kong. DATA SOURCES Publications on local dietary iodine intake, the iodine content of local food items, and clinical thyroid problems in the Hong Kong population. DATA EXTRACTION Data was extracted and evaluated independently by the authors. DATA SYNTHESIS Iodine is an essential nutrient. Iodine defi...

Supplementation of certain micronutrients is recommended to ensure their adequate supply during pregnancy and lactation. In Germany, this applies particularly folic acid iodine. There no nationwide data on adherence the supplementation guidelines. The aim cross-sectional study was determine prevalence predictors both iodine in mothers a birth cohort. Data supplementation, before, during, shortl...

CONTEXT Bariatric surgery can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Gastric by-pass (GBP) entails restriction and malabsorption, whereas, vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) is only restrictive. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to study whether GBP-patients develop iodine deficiency from malabsorption, and if GBP- and VBG-patients develop lower 24-h urinary iodine excretion (24-UIE) than obes...

Please indicate the study design (cross-sectional study). Also define the abbreviation used. It would be informative if the number of women and infants with UIC<50 μg/L is also listed. I suggest that the conclusion would be rephrased as the study did not actually measure "growth". The authors‟ answer: We are so sorry for our negligence in the abstract. The sentence "A cross-sectional survey of ...

Background: The iodine deficiency elimination program that began two decades ago resulted in Iran becoming an iodine deficiency disorders free country in the Middle East region. The present study was performed to evaluate the adequacy of iodine supplementation after 17 years of universal salt iodization in Fars province. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 1200 schoolchildren (480 girls and 72...

background: the iodine deficiency elimination program that began two decades ago resulted in iran becoming an iodine deficiency disorders free country in the middle east region. the present study was performed to evaluate the adequacy of iodine supplementation after 17 years of universal salt iodization in fars province.   methods: in a cross-sectional study, 1200 schoolchildren (480 girls and ...

Iodine requirements are increased ≥ 50% during pregnancy. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy can cause maternal and fetal hypothyroidism and impair neurological development of the fetus. The consequences depend upon the timing and severity of the hypothyroidism; the most severe manifestation is cretinism. In moderate-to-severely iodine-deficient areas, controlled studies have demonstrated that ...

Micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia remain as major health concerns for children in Bangladesh. Among the micronutrient interventions, supplementation with vitamin A to children aged less than five years has been the most successful, especially after distribution of vitamin A was combined with National Immunization Days. Although salt sold in Bangladesh is intended to contain iodine, much of...