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In this episode, Nicole focuses on the topic of goitrogens and their impact on thyroid conditions, particularly Hashimoto's. Nicole also breaks down the difference between food goitrogens and chemical goitrogens, explaining that food goitrogens, found in cruciferous vegetables and certain fruits, are actually beneficial for thyroid patients, contrary to outdated research.
Tune in to find out why the latest science-led research debunks what many practitioners have been advising, and why it’s vital to understand the difference between the two goitrogens, especially if you have a thyroid condition.
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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
- [01:29] - Food goitrogens vs. chemical goitrogens
- [01:49] - The misconceptions and latest research on food goitrogens
- [02:27] - The benefits of goitrogenic foods
- [06:42] - The dangers of chemical goitrogens
- [07:51] - The role of BPA in thyroid health
- [10:59] - The importance of detoxification pathways
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Why it’s important to always be up to date with the latest research
- Understanding the difference between food goitrogens and chemical goitrogens
- How our bodies detoxify chemicals
- The role of BPA and what can happen if our detoxification pathways aren’t optimal
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