Goitrogens

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I keep forgetting to ask this question on the other thyroid forum but to all of

you that are gluten free or grain free you worry about goitrogenic veggies

interfering with your iodine uptake? If so what do you eat? I am currently

eating grain free and no starchy veggies, so I am eating all above ground

veggies. I'm just wondering how others are addressing this. Thanks

Karin

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Hi, I knew I didn't like cabbage and spinach for a reason! TSubject: RE: Goitrogens

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george & dbid=47

You will find this link useful Al. Most of the goitrogen vegetables you

can eat if they are properly cooked but don't eat them raw.

Luv - Sheila

Examples of foods

that contain goitrogens

Cruciferous

vegetables including:

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Kale

Kohlrabi

Mustard

Rutabaga

Turnips

Millet

Peaches

Peanuts

Radishes

Soybean and soy products,

including tofu

Spinach

Strawberries

Can anyone direct me to a full list of

goitrogens, with reasons why?

I have been following a low GL diet since last september, and although I have

lost weight (2 stone), I had to up my Armour in that time, and now feel that I

need to up it again.

I started researching goitrogens, having always been vaguely aware of soy/kelp,

to discover (on Shomons pages) a list including Almonds and flax seeds -

both of which have been introduced into my diet over this time period.

http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=ab-thyroid & nav=messages & msg=32370.2

I have obviously stopped both of them, but wonder about other things.

Any help or advice?

Thanks

Al

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for that - I had seen the whfoods page before, also a page on

Shomon's site that concerns me more

http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=ab-thyroid & nav=messages & msg=3237\

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as this includes almonds and flax

My weight loss has been so successful, but my energy had dipped so low that

something has to give. 5 days without flax or almonds and I do feel a little

better. to early to be sure though.

>

>

> Hi,

> I knew I didn't like cabbage and spinach for a reason!

>

>

> http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george & dbid=47

> You will find this link useful Al. Most of the goitrogen vegetables you

> can eat if they are properly cooked but don't eat them raw.

>

> Luv - Sheila

> Examples of foods

> that contain goitrogens

> Cruciferous

> vegetables including:

> Broccoli

> Brussel sprouts

> Cabbage

> Cauliflower

> Kale

> Kohlrabi

> Mustard

> Rutabaga

> Turnips

> Millet

> Peaches

> Peanuts

> Radishes

> Soybean and soy products,

> including tofu

> Spinach

> Strawberries

>

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The other thing I meant to say was that I found a link that says everything in

the ceae family is goitrogenic, and that includes

plum, peach, almond, cherry, apricot! bad news for dieters! Not so sure

where/why flax fits in.

What I am wondering about is what they actually do? I take 3.5/4 grains Armour

(oe), which is a pretty large dose, and should mean that my thyroid isnt needed

at all. I have also read that some (or all) of the goitrogens can block

absorption or useage of thyroid meds, so I wondered wether these shouldnt be

eaten AT ALL, as in the case of soy, or wether they are OK as long as not within

an hour before or after taking meds.

Still a tad confused! thats quite a long list of foods to never eat, added to

wheat and yeast which I avoid as well!

[Guest guest]

The high heat of cooking kills goitrogens.

Luv - Sheila

The other thing I meant to say was that I found

a link that says everything in the ceae family is goitrogenic, and that

includes

plum, peach, almond, cherry, apricot! bad news for dieters! Not so sure

where/why flax fits in.

What I am wondering about is what they actually do? I take 3.5/4 grains Armour

(oe), which is a pretty large dose, and should mean that my thyroid isnt needed

at all. I have also read that some (or all) of the goitrogens can block

absorption or useage of thyroid meds, so I wondered wether these shouldnt be

eaten AT ALL, as in the case of soy, or wether they are OK as long as not

within an hour before or after taking meds.

Still a tad confused! thats quite a long list of foods to never eat, added to

wheat and yeast which I avoid as well!

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Hi alyson, Can you post that link please- I havent seen some of these listed before. > thyroid treatment s> > The other thing I meant to say was that I found a link that says everything in the ceae family is goitrogenic, and that includes> plum, peach, almond, cherry, apricot! bad news for dieters! Not so sure where/why flax fits in. > > What I am wondering about is what they actually do? I take 3.5/4 grains Armour (oe), which is a pretty large dose, and should mean that my thyroid isnt needed at all. I have also read that some (or all) of the goitrogens can block absorption or useage of thyroid meds, so I wondered wether these shouldnt be eaten AT ALL, as in the case of soy, or wether they are OK as long as not within an hour before or after taking meds.> Still a tad confused! thats quite a long list of foods to never eat, added to wheat and yeast which I avoid as well!> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >