Should I Be Concerned With Goitrogenic Foods? – Dr.Berg On Hypothyroidism Diet

I explain whether you should be concerned about the goitrogenic effect of these foods.

Timestamps:
0:00 Should you be concerned about the goitrogenic effects of these foods?
0:48 These are the foods that can cause goitrogenic effects
1:28 Out of the foods I list, only cruciferous could potentially be a problem for people who are sensitive to it
1:55 Most people don’t need to worry about the potential goitrogenic effect

In this video, I explain whether you should be concerned about the goitrogenic effect of certain foods. But first, let’s take a look at what goitrogenic is.

What is a goitrogenic food? It’s a food that can cause a goiter; in other words, an enlarged thyroid. Your thyroid is in the base of your neck. It’s about 2 ½ inches wide and can swell up without iodine. If you consume a food that blocks iodine, the thyroid isn’t going to be able to send a signal back to your pituitary gland, causing your pituitary to produce more thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and enlarging your thyroid.

So, which foods can potentially cause a goitrogenic effect? They are:

● Cassava
● Corn
● Cabbage
● Canola
● Soybeans
● Cruciferous (this includes cabbage, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts
● Almonds
● Cherries
● Strawberries
● Spinach
● Sweet potato

Right off the bat, I’m going to recommend that you not consume sweet potatoes, so you can rule them out and not be concerned that they’ll affect your thyroid. As well, don’t consume canola, because it’s GMO. Also take out corn, cassava, or soybeans. Cherries are a bit too high in sugar.

Out of all these foods, cruciferous could be a problem, but only for people who are sensitive to it. Plus, you’d have to consume large amounts of cruciferous foods, frequently, to create a deficiency. Realize that when you cook, boil, steam, or ferment them that this reduces the chemicals that can cause a goitrogenic effect. Thus, most people don’t have to worry about this.

If you’re concerned; if you already have a hypothyroid problem, or, if you know you have an iodine deficiency, and you’re sensitive to these foods, then take sea kelp. Don’t consume these foods daily, but only periodically.

One of the best sources of iodine is shellfish and fish, so be sure to consume these along with sea kelp. You don’t need to take large amounts of sea kelp. One or two in the morning will protect you from any potential deficiency that these foods could create, and which could cause a goitrogenic effect.

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