Does soy interfere with thyroid function?
Certain foods, perhaps most notably soy, have been linked to the development of hypothyroid problems, but this is still controversial. Along with soyfoods, millet, and cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, cauliflower, mustard greens, radishes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, contain goitrogens (thyroid suppressants) and/or progoitrogens (thyroid stimulants) which, though they probably do not adversely affect persons with optimal thyroid function, may affect those with thyroid conditions if they are frequently consumed. Lightly steaming these foods, for the most part kills these thyroid-supressing substances. Other dietary factors that may inhibit thyroid function include: 1. Synthetic and genetically modified animal products 2. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, most notably Vitamin A, B, zinc, iron, and selenium 3. Excess intake of polyunsaturated fats The Cancer Project recommends a plant based diet that is rich in vitamin and minerals, and low in fat. We have
Certain foods, perhaps most notably soy, have been linked to the development of hypothyroid problems, but this is still controversial. Along with soyfoods, millet, and cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, cauliflower, mustard greens, radishes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, contain goitrogens (thyroid suppressants) and/or progoitrogens (thyroid stimulants) which, though they probably do not adversely affect persons with optimal thyroid function, may affect those with thyroid conditions if they are frequently consumed. Lightly steaming these foods, for the most part kills these thyroid-supressing substances. Other dietary factors that may inhibit thyroid function include: 1. Synthetic and genetically modified animal products 2. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, most notably Vitamin A, B, zinc, iron, and selenium 3. Excess intake of polyunsaturated fats The Cancer Project recommends a plant based diet that is rich in vitamin and minerals, and low in fat. We have
