Iodine Deficiency
Iodine Deficiency Disorder
Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) are caused when a person does not receive enough iodine in their diet. As a result, the Thyroid Gland increases in size (development of a goitre) and hypothyroidism can occur.
Diagnosis and treatment by a specialist Endocrinologist is essential to ascertain the condition of the thyroid gland and the correct treatment.
Iodine Deficiency raises important health concerns with pregnant and lactating women and the developing baby.
Iodine Deficiency is the commonest cause worldwide of preventable mental retardation.
Iodine supplementation for all women contemplating pregnancy, pregnant or lactating is recommended by the National Health Ministers Research Council, (NHMRC), with a media statement released in January 2010. Women during this period should ingest a daily pregnancy supplement, including 150 ug of iodine. Download here
IODINE DEFICIENCY IN AUSTRALIA!!
The Australian Thyroid Foundation (ATF), as the Consumer Advocacy Organisation for Thyroid Disorders and Iodine Deficiency, recommended by The Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), support iodine deficiency research, which shows Australian school children and pregnant and breastfeeding women suffer from mild to moderate iodine deficiency. Download here
Iodine Supplementation improves cognition in mildly iodine-deficient children 1-3
The effects of severe iodine deficiency during critical periods of brain development are well documented. There is little known about the consequences of milder forms of iodine deficiency on neurodevelopment. Download here
Americans highlight the cause of brain damage
The importance of iodine deficiency disorders has been highlighted by the New York Times, one of the most prestigious newspapers in the world, with an article on the front page. Download here
Opening the door to our children’s potential
In groundbreaking new research, iodine supplementation to correct the mild deficiency commonly found in Australian children has led to significant improvements in cognitive brain function. Download here
