Iodine excess exposure during pregnancy and lactation impairs maternal thyroid function in rats
Adequate maternal iodine consumption during pregnancy and lactation guarantees normal thyroid hormones (TH) production, which is crucial to the development of the fetus. Indeed, iodine deficiency is clearly related to maternal hypothyroidism and deleterious effects in the fetal development. Converse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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| Online Access: | http://www.endocrineconnections.com/content/6/7/510.full |