Episode 26: Goitrogens and Hashimoto’s: Debunking the Myths
In this episode, Nicole focuses on the topic of goitrogens and their impact on thyroid conditions, particularly Hashimoto’s. Nicole also breaks down the difference between food goitrogens and chemical goitrogens, explaining that food goitrogens, found in cruciferous vegetables and certain fruits, are actually beneficial for thyroid patients, contrary to outdated research.
Tune in to find out why the latest science-led research debunks what many practitioners have been advising, and why it’s vital to understand the difference between the two goitrogens, especially if you have a thyroid condition.
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Timestamps:
[01:29] Food goitrogens vs. chemical goitrogens
[01:49] The misconceptions and latest research on food goitrogens
[02:27] The benefits of goitrogenic foods
[06:42] The dangers of chemical goitrogens
[07:51] The role of BPA in thyroid health
[10:59] The importance of detoxification pathways
“The main problem with chemical goitrogens is there’s no benefit to them, so unlike with the foods, we’re getting lots of antioxidants and nutrients – there’s no benefit to chemical goitrogens.”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Why it’s important to always be up to date with the latest research
Understanding the difference between food goitrogens and chemical goitrogens
How our bodies detoxify chemicals
The role of BPA and what can happen if our detoxification pathways aren’t optimal
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