{"id":546,"date":"2016-09-19T21:43:23","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T21:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themenectar.com\/demo\/salient-business\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-09-19T16:30:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T16:30:21","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/milk.co.uk\/iodine-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” bg_image=”7693″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” full_height=”yes” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#fed7ab” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”100″ shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”200″ top_padding_phone=”300″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text max_width=”575″]\n
Iodine makes up part of the thyroid hormones<\/strong> which help release energy from food<\/strong> and regulate growth in children<\/strong>. They also contribute to brain and nerve function<\/strong>, and help maintain skin health<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Goitre<\/strong> is a condition where the thyroid gland becomes enlarged due to insufficient or excess iodine. Iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid dysfunction, including both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, tiredness, depression and intolerance to cold.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”stretch” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”growthanddevelopment” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#fed7ab” shape_divider_position=”both” shape_divider_height=”100″ shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”7648″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_stacking=”default” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay_2=”#fed7ab” gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” overlay_strength=”0.95″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”500″][image_with_animation image_url=”7738″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619107583307{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”]\n Studies have found mild iodine deficiency in some UK teenage girls and pregnant women.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea for women to consume enough iodine whether planning a baby or not, as pregnancies can often be unplanned.<\/p>\n However, too much iodine can also cause problems and it is important to avoid excessive intake of iodine.<\/p>\n See information on supplements<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”reverse” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”stretch” scene_position=”center” 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Poor intakes during childhood may be linked to a low IQ and poor physical growth.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f79420″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”7%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”dairyandiodine” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#fed7ab” shape_divider_position=”both” shape_divider_height=”100″ shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” 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A little bit of history<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1618932626908{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Certain population groups in the UK are classified as mildly iodine deficient by the World Health Organisation. During the 1800s and 1900s iodine deficiency was common in some parts of the UK. Goitre was common in many parts of Britain, including South-West England and Wales; it was so common in the Peak District that it was termed \u2018Derbyshire Neck\u2019.<\/p>\n
DON\u2019T GET ENOUGH IODINE FROM FOOD SOURCES* <\/b><\/h5>\n
* Data from the National Diet & Nutrition Survey<\/span><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-8-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin_phone=”50″ bottom_margin_phone=”50″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1618846294748{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]\n
Growth and development<\/span><\/h2>\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1618937863162{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]\n
During pregnancy the thyroid hormones play a role in brain development and growth of the unborn baby.<\/b> <\/span>Severe iodine deficiency in pregnancy, which is rare in the UK, can compromise brain development leading to problems with cognition, hearing, speech and growth. Mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency in pregnancy has been linked to lower IQ and reading ability in children.<\/h5>\n[divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=”20″]\n
Childhood and adolescence<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1618847055628{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]\n
Dairy and iodine<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top” column_margin=”70px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”30″ left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” bottom_padding_tablet=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”padding-20-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-8-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
The iodine content of foods can vary depending on the soil or waters in which they were grown.<\/h5>\n[divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=”20″]\n