Goiter

Nutrients connected to Goiter

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• IodineDeficiency link

  Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of simple goiter, an enlarged thyroid. Iodized salt prevents most cases.

• Iodized Table SaltDeficiency link

  Iodine deficiency can cause goiter; iodized salt was introduced to prevent it.

• Sea Salt, Himalayan Salt and Dead Sea Salt: Mineral ClaimsDeficiency link

  Iodine was added to table salt to prevent goiter; check the label of other salts.

• Collard GreensDocumented risk

  Goitrogens in cabbage-family vegetables matter mainly at large intakes with low iodine.

• Daikon RadishDocumented risk

  Goitrogens in crucifers are not of clinical importance unless eaten in large amounts or with iodine deficiency (LPI).

• WakameDocumented risk

  Excess iodine from seaweed may cause thyroid problems including goiter in susceptible people, per a review.

• MozukuDocumented risk

  Excess iodine from seaweed has been associated with goiter. No mozuku data.

• Nori (Laver)Documented risk

  Iodine imbalance can affect the thyroid; only NHS wording on thyroid effects was read.

• Seaweed Snacks (Roasted Nori)Documented risk

  Only NHS wording on thyroid effects of high iodine was read.

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