History of U.S. Iodine Fortification and Supplementation

Nutrients

Angela M. Leung¹  Lewis E. Braverman² 

[1] Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Boston Medical Center, 88 East Newton Street, Evans 201, Boston, MA 02118, USA;

关键词: history;    iodine;    supplementation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu4111740

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Iodine is a micronutrient required for thyroid hormone production. This review highlights the history of the discovery of iodine and its uses, discusses the sources of iodine nutrition, and summarizes the current recommendations for iodine intake with a focus on women of childbearing age.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© 2012 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.