Vitamin B12 is key for nerve health
This nutrient supports nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis
Vitamin B12 supplements are typically derived from two sources: cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin
Still, to ensure the higher requirement is met, the American Thyroid Association recommends that women take a multivitamin containing 150 micrograms of potassium iodide daily during preconception (ideally starting 3 months before a pregnancy), pregnancy, and lactation and advises all pregnant women to reach a daily intake of 250 micrograms of iodine total combined from diet and supplements
Tandon et al., 2022) the authors evaluated the quality of the clinical trial included in the qualitative synthesis, based on 5 items assessing the randomization process, blinding, and the dropout rate (i.e., the patients lost to follow-up)