How iodized salt can help prevent miscarriage, brain damage

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BAGUIO CITY— The National Nutrition Council on Wednesday explained how moderate intake of iodized salt can help address iodine deficiency disorders which can cause intellectual disability, infertility, and even miscarriage among women.

She also noted that IDD is the single most common cause of preventable mental retardation, brain damage, and mental suppression.“If a person lacks iodine, meron siyang effect on our brain development, as well as our physical development,” the NNC official said, pointing out that iodine boosts learning and intelligence.

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