Sentences with phrase «goitrogenic drugs»
In some cases, goitrogenic drugs have been intentionally developed for the express purpose of interfering with thyroid hormone production.
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These goitrogenic drugs — more commonly known as antithyroid drugs — are used to treat hyperthyroid problems, including Grave's disease.
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Other drugs — while not intended to interfere with thyroid function — can nevertheless have goitrogenic side effects.
Iodine - containing prescription drugs, sulfonamides, and salicylamides are examples of medications that can have goitrogenic side effects.
As someone with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, I have read that raw kale and other raw cruciferous veggies can have goitrogenic effects on the thyroid (the ability to cause a goiter and slow down the thyroid, much like anti-thyroid drugs do), and can even affect the absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone medicaiton.