Iodine Deficiency

Research finds causal link between Akkermansia and hypothyroidism

20-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A higher abundance of the Akkermansia bacterium in the microbiome is causally linked to hypothyroidism, suggesting a potential future treatment, according to new research.

Iodine supplements needed to boost low levels in women post-pregnancy: Study

15-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Iodine status in pregnant and post-partum women is insufficient according to a new Norwegian study, which reveals it takes around 18 months before levels reach adequate levels achieved in pregnancy.

"This study provides new insight on the potential contribution of adequate iodine intake to fertility"

NIH study finds link between iodine levels and pregnancy chances

12-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Iodine deficiency may reduce pregnancy chances, according to a recently published study by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers, who crunched data from 501 US couples planning pregnancy between 2005 and 2009.

Should women on a paleo diet be taking iodine supplements?

28-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The paleo diet may increase the risk of iodine deficiency, says a new study that calls for iodine supplementation for people adhering to the growing trend.

CRN talks about the “overfed and undernourished” problem in the US

26-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

There are increasing cases of malnutrition and nutrition deficiencies in a developed country like the US, recent studies report. We chat with an expert to get his analysis.

Iodised salt is not enough to fight deficiency in pregnant women: Researchers

30-Nov-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Mandatory iodisation of table salt in Turkey has helped iodine deficiency in school children, but pregnant women still require a boost from supplements, according to researchers.

Iodine excess linked to thyroid disease in lactating women

28-Sep-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Excessive iodine intake may cause thyroid disease in lactating women and should be monitored as closely as deficiency, Chinese research of 343 women has said.  

Cost-benefit analysis supports CRN’s call to add iodine to prenatal supplements

11-Aug-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

New research revealing the extent and cost of iodine deficiency among pregnant women underscores the importance of dietary manufacturers including at least 150 mcg of iodine in daily prenatal multivitamins as recommended by the Council for Responsible...

CRN urges manufacturers to revisit formulas in wake of call for more iodine for pregnant women

28-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

The recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizing the vital role of iodine in the development of infants’ nervous systems is encouraging news, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition.  

Maternal iodine deficiency could lead to lower IQs, new studies suggest

22-May-2013 By Nathan Gray

Mothers to be who do not take in enough iodine may put their children at risk of lower IQ and literacy scores, according to two new studies from the UK and Australia.

EU needs common policy on iodised salt to battle deficiencies: Study

28-Mar-2012 By Lynda Searby

A common European Union policy which requires the food industry to use iodised salt is needed to tackle the issue of deficiencies, say authors of a study that  found 44% of Europeans are deficient in the nutrient.

Iodine deficiency leads to poor mental development in babies

01-Aug-2002

British research has found that by failing to consume enough
iodine, many pregnant women are risking the mental development of
their children. The researchers are lobbying the UK government to
improve the availability of iodine in...