Researchers at Murdoch University in the heartland of Australia's salt-producing region, have published a review ignoring the contribution of iodine-fortified salt to the iodine intake of expectant mothers and those breastfeeding their infants and recommend increased use of iodine supplements.

Lead author Dr. Mi Kyung Lee explained:

“In Australia, daily intake of iodine is recommended both during pregnancy and breastfeeding to ensure sufficient iodine content in the milk for optimal child development, particularly of the nervous system.

“However, in our study no mothers reported taking iodine supplements.”

Dr Lee said while small amounts of iodine are commonly included in multivitamin/mineral supplements, they often did not add up to the recommended amount.

The article, correctly, states that iodine supplements are considered "safe and effective," but ignores the fact that supplements are not the only source of iodine; all bread in Australia is iodine-fortified in addition to iodized table salt.