04 Jul 2018 Blackmores Institute Iodine: Essential in first 1000 days of life 04 Jul 2018 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A recent review of evidence for iodine use during the first 1000 days of life has provided a fuller understanding of the role of iodine in brain development and the potential consequences of its deficiency at the early stages of human life. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.