Iodine, Pregnancy and Children
What is iodine?
Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. It is an essential nutrient, meaning that it is necessary for certain biological functions and cannot be synthesized by the body. In other words, you need to make sure that you are getting enough iodine each day from your diet because your body cannot create it by itself.
That’s why if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is especially important to ensure that you are consuming enough iodine each day.
Studies show that iodine deficiency during gestation and infancy can cause neurological damage to the brain which manifests as delayed motor and mental development. When comparing the IQ points of iodine-deficient children with those children who were sufficient in iodine, those who were deficient had IQ levels of up to 10.2 points lower than those who were not iodine-deficient. (3)
What is iodine?
Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. It is an essential nutrient, meaning that it is necessary for certain biological functions and cannot be synthesized by the body. In other words, you need to make sure that you are getting enough iodine each day from your diet because your body cannot create it by itself.
That’s why if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is especially important to ensure that you are consuming enough iodine each day.
Studies show that iodine deficiency during gestation and infancy can cause neurological damage to the brain which manifests as delayed motor and mental development. When comparing the IQ points of iodine-deficient children with those children who were sufficient in iodine, those who were deficient had IQ levels of up to 10.2 points lower than those who were not iodine-deficient. (3)
In a group of studies on the effects of iodine on intellectual development conducted in China, profound intelligence damage was found among children who were exposed to iodine deficiency in utero. After an iodine supplementation program was introduced to women in areas with severe iodine deficiency, IQ levels in children increased by 8.7 points. (4)
How much Iodine do I need?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the recommended daily amount of iodine is as follows:
● Women: 150 mcg per day
● During pregnancy: 220 mcg per day
● Breastfeeding: 290 mcg per day
The CDC recommends that women who are pregnant or breast feeding should supplement with iodine since most mothers do not consume enough iodine in their diets. (5)
It’s important to remember that these guidelines were established to prevent the development of medical problems that arise from iodine deficiency, such as goiter and cretinism. Meaning, that these daily doses are the absolute minimum a person should get. However, many experts agree that the optimal daily dose of iodine is actually much higher — 3,000-6,000 mcg.
To understand the implications of such high doses, we can look to a country with an especially high level of iodine consumption — Japan. The average Japanese adult consumes 5,280 to 13,800 mcg of iodine per day with no known negative effects and plenty of benefits, such as low incidence of breast cancer among Japanese women, and low incidences of iodine-deficiency, goiters, autoimmune thyroiditis, and breast disease.
Now that we know that the more iodine a person consumes, the better, it is easy to understand why supplementation is so important — even for those who eat healthy and varied diets.
To understand the implications of such high doses, we can look to a country with an especially high level of iodine consumption — Japan. The average Japanese adult consumes 5,280 to 13,800 mcg of iodine per day with no known negative effects and plenty of benefits, such as low incidence of breast cancer among Japanese women, and low incidences of iodine-deficiency, goiters, autoimmune thyroiditis, and breast disease.
Now that we know that the more iodine a person consumes, the better, it is easy to understand why supplementation is so important — even for those who eat healthy and varied diets.
How can I ensure I'm getting enough iodine?
Unfortunately, due to mineral soil depletion and high environmental toxin levels in our food, air and water we cannot rely on our diets alone for adequate iodine intake. The best way to ensure that you are consuming enough iodine is to use a daily supplement such as Thyroid Warrior to ensure that you and your baby are getting enough iodine.
Iodine is absolutely essential for healthy development in children. Children and women who plan on getting pregnant, who are pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should consider supplementing with iodine every day.
Supplementation during and after pregnancy will not only boost intellectual development in your child, but will also help protect you from developing thyroid problems after pregnancy.
Every mom wants to do what’s best for herself and her family. That’s why we created Thyroid Warrior. With just a few drops of Thyroid Warrior in water each day, you can rest assured you’re getting all the iodine you need safely and effectively in just 30 seconds a day.
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