Magnesium deficiency is prevalent in women of childbearing age in both develo** and
developed countries. The need for magnesium increases during pregnancy, and the …

Background and purpose: Earlier studies had demonstrated that tonic–clonic seizure‐like
events (SLEs) resembling electrographic correlates of limbic seizures in animals and …

Poor nutrition during pregnancy is known to impair foetal development and increase the risk
of chronic disease in offspring. Both macronutrients and micronutrients are required for a …

Iodine is an essential element trace for the synthesis of maternal thyroid hormones needed
to support normal fetal development; it also acts as an antioxidant directly or induce …

Background: The production of iodine-containing thyroid hormones necessary for brain
development in the fetus depends not only on maternal dietary intake but also on placental …

Background: The antioxidant function of iodine and iodine defi ciency as a risk factor of
preeclampsia have been previously reported. Aim: To analyze the association between …

Iodine is an essential trace element, necessary for the production of thyroid hormones,
which play a key role in optimal foetal growth and (neuro-) development. To date, iodine …

A healthy pregnancy is important for the growth and development of a baby. An adverse
pregnancy outcome is associated with increased chronic disease risk for the mother and …

Adequate maternal micronutrition is vital for placental formation, fetal growth, and
development. Oxidative stress adversely affects placental development and function and an …

Background Placental transport of iodide is required for fetal thyroid hormone production.
The sodium iodide symporter (NIS) mediates active iodide transport into the thyroid and the …