Why Iodine Helps Kids Think Better
Epidemiology and Impact of Iodine Deficiency in Pediatrics
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Practical Takeaways
Ensure children in early development (especially infants and toddlers) receive adequate iodine through diet, such as iodized salt or prenatal/postnatal supplements if recommended.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Practical Takeaways
Ensure children in early development (especially infants and toddlers) receive adequate iodine through diet, such as iodized salt or prenatal/postnatal supplements if recommended.
Publication
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism
Year
2005
Authors
F. Delange
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Your body uses iodine to build thyroid hormones — without iodine, it can't make the key hormones that help control your metabolism.
Not getting enough iodine when kids are growing can hurt their brain development for good, because iodine is needed to make important brain hormones.