Sentences with phrase «insufficient iodine levels»

Annually, nearly 20 million children are born to mothers with insufficient iodine levels — a condition that leads to severe cognitive impairment.

Since iodine is so important for thyroid function, wouldn't you expect to see an increase in hypothyroidism with insufficient iodine levels?

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Most milk alternatives contain insufficient levels of iodine, a mineral needed by the body for metabolism and thyroid function, researchers say.

If your iodine levels are insufficient, the production of thyroid hormones is limited and thyroid function weakens.