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Sufficient iodine during pregnancy can promote proper mental development of baby and more.

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Today I want to highlight another MVP mineral: iodine.

Iodine is most well-known for its role in thyroid function. Because of this (but not limited to), it can impact most bodily functions, including:
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〰️Energy metabolism
〰️Normal growth and development
〰️Mental development
〰️Protein synthesis
〰️Cholesterol synthesis
〰️Carbohydrate absorption
〰️Conversion of carotene to Vitamin A
〰️Immun3 function
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Iodine is essential, so we need to eat iodine-containing foods to replenish our supply.
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In “Real Food for Pregnancy,” Lily Nichols, R.D., talks about how 57% of pregnant women don’t get enough, and how deficiency has been linked to attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity, lower IQ scores and in worst case scenarios, permanent intellectual abilities.
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She also cites research (Pearce, 2008) that states “iodine deficiency remains the leading cause of preventable mental retardation worldwide.”
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As you can see, iodine is incredibly important. In addition to the above potential consequences, deficiency could also possibly look like:
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〰️Goiter
〰️Cretinism
〰️Hypothyroidism
〰️Fatigue
〰️Sluggishness
〰️Weight gain
〰️Cold body temps
〰️Decreased libido
〰️Brittle nails and hair
〰️Dry skin
〰️Poor mental function
〰️Chronic inf3ctions
〰️Increased risk for breast, ovarian and uterine cancers
〰️Fibrocystic breast disease
〰️Miscarriage
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How to get enough? I always prefer food and lifestyle shifts first.
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🦪Consume iodine-rich foods like fish (e.g. cod, etc), shellfish (e.g. shrimp, etc), mollusks (e.g. oysters), sea vegetables (e.g. kelp, etc).
🥛Landlocked? High-quality dairy products from cows with access to iodine-rich soil or iodized salt licks can be a great source. Other produce like potatoes can also be a decent source.
💧Minimize exposure to chlorine and fluoride.
🥦Avoid excessive consumption of goitrogens (e.g. soy, cabbage, cauliflower, etc), especially raw.
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Want to learn more about how to prep for baby? Stay tuned for my upcoming course. Link in bio.

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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.

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References

Haas, E. M. Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition. New York, NY: Ten Speed Press.

National Institutes of Health. (2020). Iodine: Fact Sheet for Professionals. Retrieved from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/.

Nichols, L. (2018). Real Food for Pregnancy. United States.

Pearce, E.N. (2008). Iodine in Pregnancy: Is Salt Iodization Enough?. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2453047/.

Whitbread, D. (2021). Foods High in Iodine. Retrieved from: https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/natural-foods-high-in-iodine.php.

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