Girls small quantities of iodine does not affect their own health so far, but the future could have a profound effect on the children they bear. Their mental development may be disrupted. Experts said this after a research in the UK. The research involved over 700 school students, nearly two - thirds of the girls was found to reduce the amount of iodine, which is important for brain development in the womb. He cautioned, "Iodine deficiency is a leading cause of mental impairment and the study...