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Cruciferous vegetables in the hypothalamus... are they really to be avoided?

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Cruciferous vegetables in the hypothalamus... are they really to be avoided?

Thyroid disease is a major and fairly common problem of the 21st century. One of the most common disorders of this organ is dysfunction. There is a growing public awareness of the role of nutrition in treating this disease, and proper diet is an integral part of it. In thyroid disease, especially in case of dysfunction, there is a fear of eating cruciferous vegetables, which are expected to have a negative impact on health and therapeutic effects.

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1. Platelet deficiency as a major health concern

Thyroid insufficiency is one of the most common endocrine disorders occurring in approximately 410% of the world's population, especially in the elderly. This disease is significantly more common in women than in men.

2. Cross-vegetables in the diet

The diet should be based on the principles of healthy nutrition and should therefore provide the body with the necessary macro- and micronutrients in adequate quantities. A properly balanced and varied diet is an important component for improving pharmacotherapy and most importantly supporting the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

3. The importance of iodine in the hypothalamus

In order for the thyroid gland to function properly, it is necessary to supply several essential nutrients. One of them is iodine, which is one of the minerals necessary for the production of thyroid hormones. It is important to supply this microelement to the body with a daily diet. Among the best sources of Iodine are mainly fish (especially cod and halibut) and sea shellfish. However, in other products such as vegetables, fruits, grain products and dairy products we will also find certain amounts of iodines, but they are smaller. It should also be noted that in many countries, including those in which salty jelly is available, we can also increase the proportion of salty diet.

4. The anti-nutritional effects of goitrogen on thyroid function

Glucosinolines are compounds belonging to the family of goitrogens. Consumed in excessively high amounts may exhibit selective and mutagenic activity. Taking part in a diet of more cabbage vegetables may lead to a decrease in thyroid secretion and inhibit thyroxine synthesis. As a result, the levels of the hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (rhyodothyltronine) are reduced. Subsequently, there is an increase in the activity of the digestive tract, which in turn leads to the formation of the so-called thyroid gland.

5. How to reduce the goitrogen content of meals

Cabbage vegetables, known as cross-vegetables, are a source of vitamins and minerals with a moderate amount of medicinal properties. They have a high nutritional value and a high antioxidant activity, which is important for the prevention of cancer. When preparing meals containing goitrogens, there are several important principles to be kept in mind, which can significantly reduce the amount of anti-iodine compounds in the food. First of all, cross vegetables should not be consumed on raw vegetables. In order to reduce the proportion of nitrogenous fertilisers in food.
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