goitrogen
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Introduction
Dietary substances that promote goiter formation
- calcium
- fluoride
- Crucifera & Brassica plants
- cabbage
- cassava: contains thiocyanate that inhibits iodine transport within the thyroid
- cauliflower
- brussel sprouts
- turnips
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 1131