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goitrogen
Dietary substances that promote goiter formation
1) calcium
2) fluoride
3) Crucifera & Brassica plants
a) cabbage
b) cassava: contains thiocyanate that inhibits iodine transport within the thyroid
c) cauliflower
d) brussel sprouts
e) turnips
Related
endemic goiter
General
bioagent
References
Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease,
5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 1131