In March 2020 researchers from Thailand published the results of their study to assess the use of iodine supplementation in pregnancy A total of 208 pregnant women were involved in … Read more
There is currently insufficient good-quality evidence to support a recommendation for iodine supplementation in pregnant women who are mildly-to-moderately deficient
In April 2020 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of iodine supplementation in mildly-to-moderately deficient pregnant women on maternal and … Read more
Supplementing the diet with a combination of multiple immune-supporting nutrients, including vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, folate, iron, copper and selenium but especially vitamins C and D and zinc, may improve immune function and reduce the risk of infection
In January 2020 researchers from the USA and Switzerland published their review on nutrients and the immune system. It has been established that multiple nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, … Read more
Although consuming a vegetarian diet at any age is not necessarily unsafe, the Committee on Nutrition and Breastfeeding of the Spanish Paediatric Association recommend that infants and young children should follow an omnivorous diet or, at least, an ovo-lacto-vegetarian diet
In December 2019 the Committee on Nutrition and Breastfeeding of the Spanish Paediatric Association published their position paper on vegetarian diets in infants and children. There is little information on … Read more
Iodine fortification of foods other than salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders is uncertain although iodine levels are seen to significantly increase
In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of fortifying foods, beverages, condiments, or seasonings with iodine alone or in … Read more
The Early Nutrition Project have published updated recommendations for optimized nutrition before and during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, infancy and toddlerhood which should contribute to the prevention of obesity and associated non-communicable diseases
In February 2019 researchers from Germany, UK, Poland, The Netherlands and Australia who were part of the The Early Nutrition Project published their review of the medical scientific literature and … Read more
An adequate milk consumption at various stages of life helps in the prevention/control of various chronic medical conditions
In May 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the impact of dairy intake on health and all-cause mortality, and on the prevention … Read more
An increased salmon intake by 4-6 year-olds leads to an improvement in the performance of picture concept and symbol search subtests of cognitive and fine-motor coordination but results do not suggest there is any impact on global IQ development
In December 2018 researchers from Germany and Norway published the results of their study to assess whether young children with a high salmon consumption had better cognitive outcomes than those … Read more
Mobile phone use, or being within the range of the mobile phone from 450 to 3800 MHz, may adversely affect thyroid cells and hormones
In May 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of mobile phone use, or being within the range of the mobile … Read more
Cow’s milk is an important source of iodine for women of childbearing age
In March 2018 researchers from the UK and Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of increased cow’s milk consumption on iodine status, thyroid hormone levels, … Read more
Nutrients in foods and/or supplements should be considered when following low carbohydrate diets
In April 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess nutrient intake of low carbohydrate diets. A total of 10 studies were involved … Read more
Perchlorate
Perchorlate, in large amounts, has the ability to interfere with thyroid function as it interferes with iodine uptake, and individuals exposed to excessive amounts of perchlorate for a long time … Read more
Iodine
The human body needs iodine to make the thyroid hormone. This hormone is critically important during foetal development, infancy, and childhood, for the brain and nervous system to develop normally. … Read more
Organic milk in the UK has been found to be 44% lower in iodine than conventional milk with UHT semi-skimmed milk being 27% lower in iodine
In January 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the iodine content of conventional, organic and UHT semi-skimmed milk as milk is the largest … Read more
Researchers call for timely advice regarding the importance of adequate iodine nutrition, including supplementation, during pregnancy
In January 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the impact of current Government recommendations for pregnant women to take iodine supplementation (150 µg/day) so … Read more
The WHO lists the UK as one of the ten countries with the lowest iodine status globally, with an estimated 60% of pregnant women not meeting WHO recommended intakes
In August 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of current challenges with respect to combating iodine deficiency in the UK. They stated that iodine deficiency in women of … Read more
Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network
In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more
Individuals who consume milk-alternative drinks not fortified with iodine may be at risk of iodine deficiency
In October 2017 researchers from the UK published their analysis of the iodine content in seven types of milk-alternative drinks (soya, almond, coconut, oat, rice, hazelnut and hemp). A total … Read more