Minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium are essential nutrients. Goitrogens are substances that can interfere with iodine uptake in the thyroid gland and cause an enlargement of the thyroid tissue called a goiter.
53. GOITEROGENOUS SUBSTANCE
• Goitrogens are substances that disrupt the production of
thyroid hormones by interfering with iodine uptake in the
thyroid gland. This triggers the pituitary to release thyroid-
stimulating hormone, which then promotes the growth of
thyroid tissue, eventually leading to goitre