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Im vegan and pregnant. my prenatal contains 150 mcg of iodine. since i do not eat fish or dairy, all of my diet is plant based food. until i realized yesterday, the salt i was using wasnt iodized. with my prenatal, have i beengetting enough iodine?

Q: im vegan and pregnant. my prenatal contains 150 mcg of iodine. since i do not eat fish or dairy, all of my diet is plant based food. until i realized yesterday, the salt i was using wasnt iodized. with my prenatal, have i beengetting enough iodine?

: Probably not. Intake of 220 mcg of iodine is recommended for pregnant woman. The difference could be easily met by using iodized salt or iodized oil.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Probably not. Intake of 220 mcg of iodine is recommended for pregnant woman. The difference could be easily met by using iodized salt or iodized oil.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/8/2023

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A member asked:

Im vegan and pregnant. my prenatal contains 150 mcg of iodine. since i do not eat fish or dairy, all of my diet is plant based food. until i realized yesterday, the salt i was using wasnt iodized. with my prenatal, have i beengetting enough iodine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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