Background: Iodine plays a vital role in energy metabolism through both thyroidal and non-thyroidal pathways. While deficiency often leads to weight gain due to hypothyroidism, moderate excess may aid in fat metabolism. Balanced iodine intake is essential for healthy weight and metabolic function. Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which are central to metabolic regulation. Both deficiency and excess iodine intake can alter thyroid function, impacting basal metabolic rate, fat storage, and energy expenditure. This review explores scientific findings related to iodine’s effects on weight and metabolism.
Aim: This study examined the effect of different iodine intake levels on reproductive performance and birth outcomes and weight in women.
Methods: The participants were divided into three groups. Group 1 (control) included 20 women who no received any thing. Group 2 (low-dose group) included 20 women who received low-dose of iodine daily. Group 3 (medium-dose group) included 20 women administered medium-dose of iodine daily. All participants were monitored throughout to investigate the effect of iodine on the reproductive performance.
Results: The results revealed the findings showed the average number of birth was significantly lower in the high-dose group (4.7 ± 0.844) compared to the control group (8.3 ± 0.153) and the low-dose group (5.7 ± 0.883); revealed the body weight of woman decrease in low and medium-dose groups were 270.5±1.92, 5.6c±0.133 respectively, while the control group was recorded the highest body weight 288a±1.03 significant differences between studied groups (p?0.05).
Conclusion: High levels of iodine intake may impair reproductive performance and reduce the number of births and weight. These findings suggest a possible link between excessive iodine consumption and reproductive outcomes.
International Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine
