In pregnant women, thyroid problems rise sharply only when daily iodine excretion exceeds 450 micrograms; levels between 250 and 450 micrograms do not show increased risk, suggesting there may be a...

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Adverse Effects on the Thyroid of Chinese Pregnant Women Exposed to Long-Term Iodine Excess: Optimal and Safe Tolerable Upper Intake Levels of Iodine

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2023 Mar 28

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Adverse Effects on the Thyroid of Chinese Pregnant Women Exposed to Long-Term Iodine Excess: Optimal and Safe Tolerable Upper Intake Levels of Iodine

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DOI: 10.3390/nu15071635