Iodine status of postpartum women and their infants aged 3, 6 and 12 months - Mother and Infant Nutrition Investigation (MINI)

In conclusion, this cohort of postpartum women was iodine deficient. Iodine status of their breastfed infants were suboptimal. Lactating women who do not consume iodine rich foods and those who become pregnant again should take iodine-containing supplements.PMID:33858523 | DOI:10.1017/S000711452100129X
Source: The British Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research