Iodine Intake is Associated with Thyroid Function in Mild to Moderately Iodine Deficient Pregnant Women.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Studies indicate that mild to moderate iodine deficiency in pregnancy may have a long-term negative impact on child neurodevelopment. These effects are likely mediated via changes in maternal thyroid function, since iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. However, the impact of iodine availability on thyroid function during pregnancy and on thyroid function reference ranges are understudied. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between iodine intake and thyroid function during pregnancy. DESIGN:In a population-based pregnancy cohort including 2910 pregnant women participating in The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, we explored cross sectional associations of maternal iodine intake measured (1) by a food frequency questionnaire and

SUBMITTER: Abel MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6157349 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature