Sentences with phrase «goitrogenic foods like»

Goitrogenic foods like cruciferous vegetables, kale, and soy release a compound called «goitrin» when they're broken down, and goitrin can interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormones and aggravate hypothyroidism.

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There is a fair amount of controversy over whether or not eating goitrogenic foods is a problem in the context of an anti-inflammatory diet like the Paleo diet.

Everyone needs iodine, but this is especially important for people who want to eat well, since many healthy plant foods like flax, soy, and broccoli have what are called goitrogenic compounds, which can interfere with thyroid function in people with marginal iodine intake.