Definition
goitrogen
noun
- a substance that causes or promotes the development of a goiter by interfering with thyroid function
Usage: technical/medical; usually used in scientific or nutritional contexts
Examples
- Certain compounds in raw cabbage act as goitrogens and may affect thyroid health if consumed in large quantities.
- Cooking can reduce the goitrogen content in cruciferous vegetables.
- Soy products contain goitrogens that some people worry about, though the risk is minimal with normal consumption.
- The research team studied how different goitrogens interfere with iodine absorption in the thyroid.
- Nutritionists recommend adequate iodine intake to counteract the effects of dietary goitrogens.