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Iodine

Selected References

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  • Becker DV, et al. 2006. Iodine supplementation for pregnancy and lactation-United States and Canada: recommendations of the American Thyroid Association. Thyroid. 16:949–951.
  • Council on Environmental Health.   Iodine deficiency, pollutant chemicals, and the thyroid: new information on an old problem.  Pediatrics. 133: 1163-1166.
  • Hamby T, et al. 2018. Maternal iodine excess: an uncommon cause of acquired neonatal hypothyroidism. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 31(9): 1061-1064.
  • Leung AM, et al. 2009. Iodine content of prenatal multivitamins in the United States. N Engl J Med 360(9):939-940.
  • Melse-Boonstra A, Mackenzie I. 2013. Iodine deficiency, thyroid function and hearing deficit: a review. Nutr Res Rev 26(2): 110-117.
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  • Partal-Lorente AB, et al. 2017. Iodine is associated to semen quality in men who undergo consultations for infertility. Reprod Toxicol. 73:1-7.
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  • Zimmermann MB. 2007. The impact of iodized salt or iodine supplements on iodine status during pregnancy, lactation and infancy. Public Health Nutr 10(12A):1584-1595.