The Claim

Glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables interfere with iodine transport into thyroid follicular cells, thereby suppressing thyroid hormone production.

Source: Hyperthyroidism Symptoms & Conditions / Graves / Best Tips – Dr.Berg

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
50score
Challenges
25score

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How it works
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Chemicals called glucosinolates found in cruciferous vegetables can reduce the uptake of iodine by thyroid cells, which may lead to decreased production of thyroid hormones.

See the scientific wording

Glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables interfere with iodine transport into thyroid follicular cells, thereby suppressing thyroid hormone production.

What the research says

1 study

    Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies

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