Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionIodine is an essential micronutrient used by the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy is related to impaired neurocognitive development of fetus and neonate. The WHO recommends iodization of salt as main measure to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In pregnant population other international organizations recommend the use of iodine supplements to guarantee adequate nutritional status of iodine (medi...