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ask: are cabbage not for goiter?

By jomari April 13, 2011 - 10:35pm
 
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Rosa Cabrera RN Guide

Hi jomari,

Cabbage inhibits the production of thyroid hormone, this is known as a goitrogen and can cause goiter. Other foods that can contribute to causing goiter are:
turnips
brussel sprouts
seaweed
millet

If you have goiter, these are foods you probably want to stay away from.

For more information, please visit our goiter page!

April 14, 2011 - 5:28am
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