Iodine
Potassium iodide
Merck, Germany
Potassium iodide
DSM Nutritional Products
- The best form of iodine is salt - potassium iodide, which is easily absorbed in the digestive system - which is why we chose it in our product.
- Iodine is an element that humans cannot produce on their own and must be supplied from outside , with food or by breathing the air near the sea or oceans.
- Iodine is necessary for the production of maternal and fetal thyroid hormones , which regulate the development of the fetal brain and nervous system . Hence, women's need for iodine increases significantly during pregnancy .
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ThyroidIodine contributes to the proper production of thyroid hormones and the proper functioning of the thyroid gland (6) . Scientific research shows that it supports the synthesis of thyroid hormones during pregnancy - until the 20th week, the mother's thyroid produces hormones both for itself and the baby (13, 14, 15, 16) .
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SkinIodine contributes to maintain the proper condition of the skin (5) . Scientific research shows that it helps maintaining good skin condition and prevents imperfections (17) .
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Nervous systemIodine contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system (3)
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EnergyIodine contributes to proper energy metabolism (2) .
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Intellectual developmentIodine contributes to normal cognitive functions (1) . Scientific research indicates that slight and moderate iodine deficiency in the fetus has a negative impact on its intellectual development (11, 12) .
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Growth and developmentIodine contributes to the proper growth of children (4) . Scientific research shows that iodine prevents growth and development disorders in the fetus and in infants (7,8,9,10) .
You will find this ingredient in:
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6385
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6386
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6272
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6388
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https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6389
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Bath SC, Steer CD, Golding J., Emmett P., Rayman MP, “Effect of inadequate iodine status in UK pregnant women on cognitive outcomes in their children: results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)”. Lancet, July 2013.
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Berbel P., Mestre JL, Santamaría A., Palazón I., Franco A., Graells M., González-Torga A., de Escobar GM, “Delayed neurobehavioral development in children born to pregnant women with mild hypothyroxinemia during the first month of gestation: the importance of early iodine supplementation. Thyroid, May 2009.
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Chittimoju SB, Pearce E., “Iodine Deficiency and Supplementation in Pregnancy,” Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2019.
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Glinoer D., “The importance of iodine nutrition during pregnancy.” Public Health Nutrition, December 2007.
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Gietka-Czernel M. “Prevention of iodine deficiency. Advances in Medical Sciences No. 12, 2015.
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Levie D et al. “Association of Maternal Iodine Status With Child IQ: A Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data.” J Clin Endocrinol Metab., December 2019.
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Toloza F., Motahari H.,Maraka S.,”Consequences of Severe Iodine Deficiency in Pregnancy: Evidence in Humans.” Front. Endocrinol., June 19, 2020.
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Anees M et al. “Effect of maternal iodine supplementation on thyroid function and birth outcome in goiter endemic areas.” Curr Med Res Opin, April 2015.
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Gebreegziabher T et al. “Iodine supplementation of lactating women and assessment of infant visual information processing and maternal and infant thyroid function: A randomized trial.” PLoS One, October 7, 2019.
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Gordon R. C. et al. “Iodine supplementation improves cognition in mildly iodine-deficient children,” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 90, Issue 5, November 2009.
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EFSA Journal 2009. Scientific Opinion on the substance of health claims related to iodine and thyroid function and production of thyroid hormones, energy-yielding metabolism, maintenance of vision, maintenance of hair, maintenance of nails, and maintenance of skin.
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Emilia Czerwińska. Gynecology and Practical Perinatology 2018. Assessment of iodine and sodium intake by pregnant women. Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Human Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences.