nutrition fact 4

 Iodine is needed by the fetus to thyroid hormone and brain development

Iodine is a component of thyroid hormones, which play an important role in growth and cell division. The lack of iodine in the early stages of physical development, ie in early embryonic life and can lead to deficiency of thyroid hormone affects the mental retardation and severe physical. Pregnant women should receive the intake of about 0.23 milligrams of iodine per day during pregnancy.

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