Infant Iodine and Selenium Status in Relation to Maternal Status and Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation

• Published in: Frontiers in Nutrition
• Main Authors: Stråvik, Mia, Gustin, Klara, Barman, Malin, Skröder, Helena, Sandin, Anna, Wold, Agnes E., Sandberg, Ann-Sofie, Kippler, Maria, Vahter, Marie
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2021
• Subjects: Rho; Northern Sweden
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.733602; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.733602/full

Iodine and selenium are essential trace elements. Recent studies indicate that pregnant and lactating women often have insufficient intake of iodine and selenium, but the impact on fetal and infant status is unclear. Here, we assessed iodine and selenium status of infants in relation to maternal int...