Iodine in Pregnancy—Why It Matters and How Much Is Enough?

Iodine in pregnancy—why it matters and how much is enough?

• Article: The Ingredients Every Prenatal Vitamin Needs

• Expert: Dr. Caitlin O'Connor, ND & Midwife

• Answer: Iodine requirements increase by more than 50% during pregnancy for your baby's developing brain and thyroid function. Dr. Caitlin O'Connor, ND & Midwife explains that iodine is "crucial for thyroid support" and "not commonly found in our diets," making supplementation essential during pregnancy. Research shows that "nearly one in four pregnant women do not meet adequate iodine intake" and "23% of pregnant women have inadequate iodine levels." Iodine is "required for thyroid hormone production, which increases by fifty percent in early pregnancy and is essential for brain and nervous system development." The recommended amount is 150 mcg during pregnancy. If you have thyroid disease, confirm iodine dosing with your clinician.

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