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Is it allowed to take Iodine (Mineral Supplements, micrograms) during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Nutritional trace element which is essential for many vital functions, including the synthesis of thyroid hormones and infant neurodevelopment (Leung 2011). A deficiency affects thyroid function and cognitive performance. Iodine is a normal component of breastmilk (Leung 2011). Iodine supplementation increases iodine concentration in the nursing mother and breastmilk (Seibold-Weiger 1999, Mulrine 2010, Sukkhojaiwaratkul 2014, Huynh 2016). In many regions of the world, including areas with high level of development, there is an iodine deficiency in humans, especially, among pregnant and nursing mothers. The addition of iodine to culinary salt is the most efficient way to prevent iodine deficiency in large populations, but according to countries and areas, it may be necessary to administer iodine supplements to pregnant and lactating mothers (Caron 2006, Donnay 2014, Nazeri 2015). Recommended daily allowance from 100 to 150 micrograms for normal population that may be increased up to 250-300 micrograms during pregnancy and lactation, so most experts and health organizations recommend supplementation between 100 and 200 micrograms per day, depending on regions (Caron 2006, Mulrine 2010, Stagnaro-Green 2011, Leung 2011, Mackerras 2012, Donnay 2014).

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Iodine (Mineral Supplements, micrograms):

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28056690
  2. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/thy.2016.0457
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27538850
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  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26383056
  6. http://www.elsevier.es/en/linksolver/ft/pii/S1695-4033(15)00305-7
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25811835
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24035326
  9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24622750
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24743135
  11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24782994
  12. http://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/336102
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22900876
  14. https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/197_04_200812/mac10220_fm.pdf
  15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22108279
  16. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266621/pdf/nihms345651.pdf
  17. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21787128
  18. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3472679/pdf/thy.2011.0087.pdf
  19. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22296250
  20. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2010.00276.x/epdf
  21. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20702609
  22. http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/92/4/849.full.pdf
  23. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17948378
  24. https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-lookup/doi/10.1210/jc.2007-0141
  25. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17072231
  26. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10420516

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