Organic and UHT milk could put unborn babies at risk

Other types of milk, perceived as having health benefits, contain less iodine, which is essential for brain development in foetuses

Pregnant women who switch to “healthier” organic milk may be putting the brain development of their unborn babies at risk, experts have claimed. Milk certified as organic contains about a third less iodine than conventionally produced milk, according to a new study. The same was found to be true for “ultra-high temperature” (UHT) processed long-life milk.

Since milk is the primary source of iodine in the UK diet, the discovery is said to have potentially serious health implications. Iodine is known to be important for the healthy brain development of babies, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. Previous research has shown that mothers-to-be who are iodine-deficient during this critical time can give birth to children with reduced IQs.

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