Posted by Larry Hoover on May 12, 2006, at 9:05:59
In reply to broccoli, goitrogens, posted by saturn on May 11, 2006, at 21:08:25
> Is it possible get the benefits of broccoli without negatively affecting thyroid function? I want to start eating lots of broccoli daily, but I used to do this raw before I realized it's effects on the thyroid.
How much is lots? Moderation, my friend. Do not exceed 1/4 of your calories from Brassica family, and you should be fine. But, that is a huge amount. 1/4 of calories from Brassica? You'd probably have an aroma, at that intake level. Some of the sulphur compounds are volatile. Come out in your breath.
> I've heard that goitrogens can be deactivated by boiling the sprouts (is this so?)--but wouldn't this also deactivate the healthful compounds also?
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> Thanks for any info.I don't know. Broccoli sprouts have massive levels of glucosinolates. As far as I know, they are not heat-labile. I.e. cooked broccoli/cabbage is still very good for you.
Have you seen this:
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/94/19/10367Lar
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