In my opinion, these amounts are about 80 times lower than what should be ingested.
The following are some disorders caused by iodine deficiency:
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Iodine Deficiency Disorders
Iodine deficiency is so prevalent that almost a ⅓ of the world's population suffers. Iodine sufficiency is defined as ingestion of 150 ㎍ per day - or 200 ㎍ if pregnant or breastfeeding - by the World Health Organization.
In my opinion, these amounts are about 80 times lower than what should be ingested.
The following are some disorders caused by iodine deficiency:
Assessment of Iodine DeficiencyDisorders and Monitoring their Elimination copyright 2001 by the World Health Organization (pdf)
In my opinion, these amounts are about 80 times lower than what should be ingested.
The following are some disorders caused by iodine deficiency:
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