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Escort the health of mothers and infants: proper iodine intake is the key
Editor’s note: Iodine is a micronutrient required to produce thyroid hormone, which regulates metabolism, growth and development. Insufficient or excessive iodine intake may affect the synthesis of thyroid hormone, resulting in a series of adverse health outcomes. Epidemiological data show that there are great differences in iodine intake among lactating women, infants and young children all over the world. Why? How much iodine should I take in lactation, infancy and early childhood? Let’s see how this article explains~ Iodine is a key determinant of thyroid function Iodine is an important…