Low Levels Of Perchlorate Exposure Are Safe For Pregnant Women
Despite great concerns that small amounts of ingested perchlorate a chemical which is ever present in the environment decreases thyroid function among individuals, it has no effect on the thyroid function of women in early pregnancy, including those with a low iodine diet, according to a new study being presented on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the 78th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in New York.
