Originally Posted by
jnbrown
You would have to eat a lot of goitrogens such as broccoli to have an effect. I don't believe they cause hypothyroidism but could make it worse if you have it.
Goitrogens are substances that suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake, which can, as a result, cause an enlargement of the thyroid.
Originally Posted by
jnbrown
You would have to eat a lot of goitrogens such as broccoli to have an effect. I don't believe they cause hypothyroidism but could make it worse if you have it.
My thoughts exactly.
Originally Posted by
jnbrown
Hypothyroidism is most commonly caused by autoimmune disease.
Again, food & drinks suppress the immune system.