Iodine Deficiency In Pregnant Women May Harm Babies' IQs

Iodine deficiency during pregnancy may have a negative effect on babies' mental development, according to new research published in The Lancet. Iodine is ingested mainly through dairy products and seafood and is crucial for obtaining hormones secreted by the thyroid gland - which have a direct effect on fetal brain development. Negative effects of iodine on brain development have long been known, however, few studies analyzed the effect of moderate or mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy on the mental development of the baby...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Source Type: news