Pregnant women who consistently consume high amounts of iodine—450 micrograms per day or more—have more than five times the rate of thyroid problems compared to those consuming 150 to 250 micrograms...

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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