Sentences with phrase «called goitrogenic foods»

These they called goitrogenic foods, potentially causing a swelling in the neck called a goiter.

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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.

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.