What Are Goitrogens For

Goitrogens are substances that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones. This triggers the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which then promotes the growth of thyroid tissue, eventually leading to goiter.

How do Goitrogens affect thyroid?

Goitrogens are compounds that interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland. Put simply, they make it more difficult for the thyroid to produce the hormones your body needs for normal metabolic function.

Which are the two types of goitre?

• diffuse goitre – where the entire thyroid gland swells and feels smooth to the touch.
• nodular goitre – where solid or fluid-filled lumps called nodules develop within the thyroid and make the thyroid gland feel lumpy to touch; the nodules can be single or multiple and may contain fluid.