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Exposures, Mechanisms, and Impacts of Endocrine-Active Flame Retardants

This 2014 review examines the endocrine and neurodevelopmental effects of flame retardants, focusing on tris(1,3-dichloro-isopropyl) phosphate (TDCPP), Firemaster® 550 (FM550), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). These chemicals, commonly used in consumer products like polyurethane foam, have led to widespread indoor exposure. PBDEs and their metabolites primarily disrupt thyroid function due

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Iodine and Iodine Deficiency: A Comprehensive Review of a Re-Emerging Issue

This 2022 review highlights the resurgence of iodine deficiency in industrialized nations, including the U.S., due to declining iodine intake from changes in dietary patterns and food manufacturing practices. Despite historical success with salt iodization programs, inconsistent policies and reduced use of iodized salt have led to mild-to-moderate deficiencies. The

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Maternal choline supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy improves infant information processing speed: a randomized, double-blind, controlled feeding study

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of maternal choline supplementation during the third trimester on infant cognitive function. Pregnant women consumed either 480 mg/day or 930 mg/day of choline until delivery, with infant cognitive assessments conducted at 4, 7, 10, and 13 months of age. Infants of mothers who

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