Iodine

Iodide Supplements Needed by Pregnant, Nursing Women

Medscape Medical News Laurie Barclay, MD May 26, 2014 Pregnant and breast-feeding women should take a supplement with adequate iodide, as recommended by the American Thyroid Association, according to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The statement, published in the June issue of Pediatrics, also recommends that pregnant and lactating women and […]

A case of thyroid storm induced by iodine-containing dietary supplements and homeopathic remedies

Journal of Pharmacy Technology, 04/16/2014 Karkowski K, et al. – The authors report the case of a patient who presented to the hospital in thyroid storm following the use of several iodine–containing dietary supplements (DS) and homeopathic remedies (HR). The labeling of dietary supplements and homeopathic remedies products may be misleading. Pharmacists and clinicians are advised […]