Adding iodine to salt was compulsory in China from 1996, and this measure can effectively prevent iodine deficiency disorders. According to the amount of iodized salt in China, in order to meet the daily iodine requirement of adults 150 micrograms, 6-8 grams of salt should be ingested. However, compared with non-pregnant period, pregnant women need to increase their iodine intake by 33%, which means that pregnant women have to eat half a spoonful of salt to meet their iodine needs.
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However, eating more iodized salt will increase the sodium intake of pregnant women, which may increase the occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Therefore, it is not only inappropriate to have high sodium during pregnancy, but also to reduce the salt intake appropriately, especially in the third trimester. Obviously, it is not enough for pregnant mothers to rely solely on iodized salt.
Iodine supplement method 2: multi-dimensional element tablets
Pregnant women can choose a multivitamin preparation suitable for pregnancy to supplement vitamins, minerals and trace elements, such as "Martner" by Wyeth in the United States, "Fushifu" by Ulger in the United Kingdom, and "Ailewei" by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, all of which are micronutrient supplements with high awareness rate during pregnancy and delivery. However, among the above-mentioned multivitamin preparations, only Matena contains iodine (one tablet per day can provide 150 micrograms), while neither Fushifu nor Avril contains iodine. Domestic "eugenic mommy folic acid multivitamin tablets" also contain no iodine.
Special reminder:
Because the safe intake range of iodine is narrow, in order to avoid excessive iodine supplementation, not all formulations during pregnancy contain iodine, so pregnant mommy must see the nutrient components clearly when choosing them.
Iodine supplement method 3: dietary iodine supplement
Seaweed foods such as kelp, laver, Undaria pinnatifida, etc. have high iodine content. Pregnant mommy can eat 50 grams a week, which can effectively supplement iodine, but it is not suitable to eat a lot often.
The following foods rank high in iodine content in the same category, which are the choices for pregnant moms to supplement iodine: Haihong, scallop, dried shrimp skin, dried tofu, pistachios, quail eggs, turkey legs, beef tendon, milk, spinach, Chinese cabbage, green pepper, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
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The advantage of relying on these ordinary foods to supplement iodine is that there is no excessive risk. With the application of iodized salt, pregnant mommy and baby can be safe.