In the chemical toxin category, perchlorate (a naturally occurring chemical, but also a man - made contaminant stemming from production of nitrate fertilizer with certain types of ore serving as the nitrogen source) and tobacco smoke (which contains hydrogen cyanide that can be converted into thiocyanate) are well - researched examples of chemical toxins that are considered
goitrogenic because they can interfere with thyroid function.
Not exact matches
Because I have underlying medical issues w / sugar, along w / thyroid, I was instructed not to eat any
goitrogenic vegetables and to stay away from fruits - especially dried!
This is
because those foods are «
goitrogenic».
In relation to cruciferous vegetables, they are have been identified as «
goitrogenic»
because they have the potential to block iodine absorption.
I know green leafy vegetables are very healthy but I keep reading that
goitrogenic (cruciferous) vegetables should be avoided
because these vegetables can worsen low functioning thyroid.
If you have any thyroid issues, it is best to use chia seeds as your egg substitute
because flax is a slightly
goitrogenic food.
However, I tend to avoid millet
because it is one of the most
goitrogenic foods, meaning it can interfere with thyroid function.