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Here is an excerpt from an interesting article I came across today when reading research about autism (I work with children with autism):
“A large-scale study shows mothers with low-producing thyroid glands are four times more likely to have autistic children...It is increasingly apparent to us that autism is caused by environmental factors in most cases, not by genetics...Researchers say the most common cause of thyroid deficiency is a shortage of Iodine in the diet...If you are planning to become pregnant, have your doctor measure urine Iodine and thyroid function beforehand”
Having worked in the field of autism treatment for over 10 years, I have an interesting perspective on family and environmental factors of people with autism. Over the past few years, my theory has shifted to emphasis on environment more than genetics as a cause.
As a woman with low-producing thyroid and fertility problems (no children yet, multiple pregnancy losses, one of which was complicated) I was very interested in this.
The article is good for giving press to the importance of iodine, unfortunately it still lacks quality info about the severity of Iodine deficiency.
If you are interested in reading more, the full article can be read here:
http://www.healthline.com/health-news/children-mothers-with-thyroid-problems-...
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- Re: Autism and maternal iodine level... grizz
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This is a reply to # 2,101,886SlownSteady,
This video by Dr Flechas confirms what you've said but adds that it is caused by Iodine deficiency in mother. Mothers taking a minimum of 12 mg Iodine a day during pregnancy can expect BRILLIANT babies with high IQ's and the Iodine prevents ADD/ADHD babies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uc4Q3kzBSc4
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- Re: Autism and maternal iodine level... SlownSteady
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MoreThis is a reply to # 2,101,901Thanks for the post! I've been supplementing for almost a year now. We've been on a break from trying for just as long--wanted to focus on my health exclusively--but when we do start trying, I will continue Iodine and once pregnant, will probably drop down to 50mg throughout the pregnancy.
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- Re: Autism and maternal iodine level... wombat
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This is a reply to # 2,101,901"Mothers taking a minimum of 12mg Iodine a day can expect BRILLIANT babies"...
Yes, we've certainly seen that on this forum, haven't we?
All newborns are tested for congenital hypothyroidism. Another possible outcome of Iodine supplementation of 12+ mg per day is that the baby will be diagnosed hypothyroid and put on thyroid meds. We've also seen THAT at this forum. Please search warthog's posts.
My personal opinion is that the testing is not accurate. My personal opinion is that cases of hypo when the mom is supping Iodine are transient hypo. But I have no way of proving that, and if a baby is diagnosed hypo the parents have NO CHOICE but to give the baby the meds.
I would like to see some dialogue on congenital hypothyroid testing. Because until THAT process is corrected, we can expect to see more diagnoses of hypo in babies of moms that supplement high doses. And 12mg is an extremely high dose compared to the current RDA of 250mcg for pregnant women.
I think that it's extremely important to put all the info out there. Do not let your enthusiasm temper good judgement.
I'm kind of tired of always being the one that reminds everyone of warthog's experiences. It may seem as though I do not believe in the power of iodine. That is not so.
- Re: Autism and maternal iodine level... SlownSteady
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This is a reply to # 2,102,105Do you consider 50 mg in pregnancy high doses? Perhaps I am amongst the rare, but 50mg to me is not high - It is maintenance. I am not fearful this will create a false positive on some test that big pharma administers my future children (that is, if I allow a doctor to do so). I go by symptoms anyways, my low T4 (nor TSH) doesn't concern my docs because it is "low normal". It is my chronic history of symptoms that concern me, and why I have chosen to address these problems. I assume full responsibility of my extremely educated choices.
I've read warthog's testimony, my stance doesn't change. Perhaps my enthusiasm for how Iodine has improved my life is influencing my judgement, but it's still sound in my opinion. (**edited to add the significant lifestyle and diet changes I've made extend beyond Iodine protocol and all of this together is fertility and healthy pregnancy oriented).
It is highly unlikely I will ever drop below 50 mg, pregnant or not. I do appreciate your input though, and hope this post doesn't come across as snippy.Advertisement
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This is a reply to # 2,102,274
"It is highly unlikely I will ever drop below 50 mg, pregnant or not. I do appreciate your input though, and hope this post doesn't come across as snippy."
-you are the least snippy poster ever, SlownSteady.
I followed the story of Warthog, something missing as we never know what would have happened without the iodine. Thyroid problems are sky rocketing these days. 99,9 % of those having a diagnosis never took a drop of iodine. How much fluoride, bromide they took was never measured. No doctor would react if I said I took fluoride tablets every day, or drank water with added fluoride. Or if my food is full of bromide.
-We at this forums are rare species, as we to some extent took the responsibility of our own health.
- Re: Autism and maternal iodine level... wombat
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This is a reply to # 2,102,274No you don't come across as snippy at all!
I would seriously like to see some dialogue about newborn screening . I'm not sure that they are able to differentiate between transient hypothyroid and true hypo.
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