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Goitrogenicity


Goitrogens are substances that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones by interfering with iodine uptake in the thyroid gland. This triggers the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which then promotes the growth of thyroid tissue, eventually leading to goiter.

Chemicals that have been shown to have goitrogenic effects include:

Foods which have been demonstrated to have goitrogenic effects include Cassava (when crushed and not detoxified by soaking,vegetables in the genus Brassica (such as broccoli and cabbage), and other cruciferous vegetables.


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