Iodine-deficiency should be addressed 2 years before pregnancy
August 27, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Women's Health
If you are planning to become pregnant and live in an area where you may be considered “iodine deficient,” or you can’t get enough iodine from your foods, you should increase your iodine intake with iodized salt for at least 2 years before you become pregnant.
What is iodine?
Iodine is a mineral that your body needs to help the thyroid function properly. Iodine is needed to metabolize (convert) food into energy.
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Tags: pregnancy blog, iodine in pregnancy, iodine deficiency
