Iodine (symbol I) is a trace element. The thyroid gland contains the largest amount of iodine in the human body.
The thyroid gland absorbs iodine from the blood and uses it to produce thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)), which are released into the bloodstream as they are required.
Thyroid hormones are needed for numerous processes in the body, include building proteins, enzyme activity, myelination of nerve fibres, and cell growth. Iodine is important for normal physical growth and brain development for the foetus into infancy.
Breast feeding is the best nutrition for your baby. The WHO therefore recommends six months of breast feeding alone, followed by a move to breast feeding alongside balanced solids that are appropriate to the age of the child.
Ask the healthcare experts (paediatrician, health visitor, midwife) if your child needs supplemental formula or if you plan to stop breastfeeding.
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