Since the thyroid is over stimulated eating foods that are high in
goitrogens helps slow down the hyperactivity.
Not exact matches
It's important to remember that any substance that interferes with thyroid hormone production can be referred to as a «
goitrogen,» since that substance would be
helping to generate the condition known as goiter.
Cooking certain foods can increase their nutrient content, and in addition,
help to decrease «anti-nutrients» (that bind to essential minerals) and inactivate certain substances that may be problematic if consumed in high amounts (like
goitrogens).
Cooking and steaming can
help reduce the overall goitrogenic impact of these foods, so be sure the majority of your
goitrogens are not raw.
You may be of the belief that cooking
helps to dissolve and inactivate the
goitrogens in your brassicas.
If you are hyperthyroid, a
goitrogen - rich diet may actually
help slow your thyroid and
help you lower your dosage of antithyroid medication.