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Norplant contains a potent progesteron, namely levonorgestrel. It induces iodine excretion in urine and simultaneously stimulates the thyroid function. The objectives of this study were to examine the T3, T4 and TSH concentration of the Norplant acceptors for 3 months. The subjects were 8 acceptors of Norplant taken from an endemic goiter area in Cangkringan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The results of …
Cow's milk has been recognized as an almost ideal food because it serves as source of complete nutrients. Unfortunately, there are some people who drink milk (milk intolerance) because lack of lactose. High frequency of milk intolerance is found in developing or tropical countries and non-Caucasian race. It is a problem for public nutrition in those countries. Lactose is an inducible was influe…
In the surroundings of mountainous area, many people are suffering from goiter due to low iodine contents in their diet. This study was aimed at examining T3, T4, and TSH concentration of the norplant and IUD acceptors for 6 months. The acceptors were from an endemic goiter area in Cangkringan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The results of this study showed that T3, T4 and TSH were in the normal range but…