Fw: Google Alert - iodine - prematurity, soy, thyroid issues

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The first link is to a research study on children born prematurely and thyroid function. Premature kids frequently have thyroid problems.

"Conclusions: Some children born prematurely, independently from their birth size, frequently have disturbances of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis later in life."

50% of the normal children measured low in iodine: "there were some children [15 AGA (51%) and 13 SGA (14.7%) (P < 0.001)] with a mild to moderate iodine deficiency." [AGA = appropriate for gestational age; SGA = premature or small for gestational age]

In the second link, SANA [soyfoods Association of North America] says that 99% of Americans have enough iodine. They claim that soy did not create problems for those with adequate iodine. However, soy does interfere with thyroid meds.

"SANA points to a recent review of human health research that found no goiters or other thyroid problems in soy users who had ample iodine in their diets (99 percent of Americans meet the dietary recommendations for iodine). Soy, other high-fiber foods, and certain dietary supplements may interfere with medication for hypothyroidism. However, individuals treated for hypothyroidism can include these foods safely but should discuss their diet with their physician.

In the third link (on thyroid problems), the only mention of "iodine" in helping with thyroid issues is radioactive iodine.

Google News Alert for: iodine

Prematurity May Be a Risk Factor for Thyroid Dysfunction in ChildhoodJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Chevy Chase,MD,USAMain Outcome Measures: We evaluated TSH, free T 4 , free T 3 , urinary iodine, and antithyroid antibodies, and all patients underwent a thyroid ultrasound. ...

New Year's Resolution: Soy - Good Taste, Good HealthPR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA... or other thyroid problems in soy users who had ample iodine in their diets (99 percent of Americans meet the dietary recommendations for iodine). ...

What's wrong with me? Check your thyroid.Lansing State Journal - Lansing,MI,USAGossain says patients with hyperthyroidism have three options when treating hyperthyroidism: medication, radioactive iodine and surgery. ...