The Fool wrote:
>
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> From: Julia Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Deborah Harrell wrote:
>
> > While the numbers are smaller, the result of folate
> > supplementation is reduction of spina bifida and other
> > neural tube defects (SB frequently results in
> > paralysis). And the lack of iodine is potentially
> > devastating, with mental retardation of varying
> > degrees the result of prenatal/infantile deficiency.
> > [I believe that "cretinism" was the former term for
> > these unfortunate children; don't have the time right
> > now but ought to look that up.]
>
> My handy dictionary tells me that cretinism is caused by a deficiency of
> thyroid hormone during prenatal development. (Not sure just how this
> ties in with iodine, and my uncle is no longer alive to explain it to
> me....)
>
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> Iodine regulates thyroid function.
Thank you. :)
> Coincidentally Flouride interferes with thyroid function.
I didn't know that. All I knew was, a certain amount would help in
tooth formation, but too much would cause teeth to be very dark.
Julia
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