Are Cruciferous Vegetables Beneficial for Thyroid Health?| Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables refer to the class of vegetables that include Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli etc that are low in calories and rich in Vitamins, Minerals and Fiber. It seems like a no brainer then to consume these vegetables to stay healthy but the answer to whether or not to consume these vegetables when it comes to Thyroid health is a widely debated one. These vegetables are believed to be goitrogens leading to the inflammation of goiters which results in the low production of thyroid hormones. And so people with thyroid disorders are recommended to avoid eating the nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetables. But are cruciferous vegetables really bad for your thyroid health?

In this video, Dr. Anshul Gupta is exploring whether cruciferous vegetables are good for thyroid health. We'll be discussing the benefits and drawbacks of cruciferous vegetables for thyroid health, and whether or not they should be included in a healthy diet.

Does cruciferous vegetable intake have a positive or negative effect on thyroid health? We'll discuss the facts in this video and help you make an informed decision about whether or not to include cruciferous vegetables in your diet. So what are you waiting for? Watch and learn!

00:00 Introduction
00:33 What are cruciferous vegetables?
00:54 Why are cruciferous vegetables considered bad for thyroid?
01:12 Importance of iodine for thyroid health
01:33 What is goiter?
01:39 Factors causing Thyroid disorders in the 1920 vs Today
02:11 What is Hashimoto's?
03:15 Are cruciferous vegetables harmful to the thyroid gland?
03:35 How're cruciferous vegetables beneficial?
03:38 What are antioxidants?
04:32 Are cruciferous vegetables high in Fiber?
04:55 Cruciferous vegetables and Sulforaphane
05:07 How do Sulforaphanes help in detoxification?
05:26 Do Cruciferous vegetables help with weight loss?
06:03 Can I consume cruciferous vegetables after taking thyroid medicine?
06:25 Can I eat cruciferous vegetables along with my iodine supplements?
06:40 Is it better to consume cruciferous vegetable raw or cooked?

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[serenakoleno]

Thank you for the update. I do have a goiter, so now I will be sure to keep avoiding cruciferous veggies. ❤😊

[birgitburger]

Thank you Sir, You help me a lot, I am from Germany, I am glad you put these contributions in the internet, thanks a lot.

[llglitterll]

From 4-5 years, i have observed that whenever I eat cauliflower or cabbage.
I get hypothyroidism, when I avoid eating cauliflower/cabbage it's gets normal again.

[varshaverma]

Thank u sir for clearing my doubts. I have sle + thyroid. I am in plant based diet and cruciferous vegetables are 50 percent of my everyday life

[savithasavi]

Thank u sir. I have hyperthyroidism so i can eat these. 🙏

[WellnessWarriors]

I can see that your content quality is improving. Keep it going.

[renzkiefaustinoramirez]

Thank you doc im from Philippines watching your im formative videos

[christinemarie]

So if I understood well, I cannot eat cruciferous if I am taking pills for hypothyroidism?

[bongdilse]

You are just amazing . I have thyroid afrer pregnancy and my doctor said I need to take medication forever. I am not happy about it . And am doing everything to reverse my thyroid.

[rrinrinrin]

I’ve been taking thyroid medicine for 9 years (I’m 29)
So should I avoid cruciferous veggies then?? Or just in the beginning hours of medication? Hope my doubt is clarified.

[enidalfred]

I want to know doctor if I can use Omega 3 milk

[almivalenzuela]

I have hyperthyroidism, that affects my heart already is these vegetables good for my case? what should I be eating?

[TESLmanila]

Hi Doctor, can I consume cruciferous vegetables even if I have Goiter (enlarged thyroid nodules)/ ? I am diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

[mohaaa.g]

Dr. Is it bad taking omega 3 and vitamins D3, K2 ?
Coz some Drs telling cant take these together u can take omega 3 with vitamin D3 without K2, is it true?
Coz I have hashimoto nd I want to take all of them

[ronniskittensandart]

Thyroid doctor "Amy Myers" a specialist Thyroid doctor says not to eat it at all.

[subhamdhar]

Kiya thyroid main brocoli khaiya ja sakta hain

[geethajadavn]

Dr. 🙏, ,,Pls tell about Barley water is good or bad for thyroid 🙏🙏

[laroquemichelle]

Hello, I take levothyroxine, so if I am understanding you correctly, if I take that in the morning, but then eat cruciferous veges for lunch or dinner (way past an hour later from medication), that is OKAY? Or do you mean do not eat them at all if on levothyroxine?

[dorode]

Hello, I'm afraid to get a hyperthyroidism. TSH is low. I don't take medication yet. Is it good for me to eat cruciferous food and sprouts? Thank you in advance for answering.

[Jerryismine_jm]

Why don't we take it raw?? Becoz one DR advised to take cruciferous raw in Auto immune