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Flaxseeds Thyroid

ariesgirly Posts: 7 Joined: 2006/06/10	2007/04/17, 06:10 PM Today someone mentioned that because I have been sprinkling flaxseeds on everything that it may lead to thyroid problems? They also commented on my steamed cauliflower & brussel sprouts that I may be doing myself damamge. Is this nonsense??
fouts Posts: 156 Joined: 2003/09/03	2007/04/17, 07:25 PM Raw flaxseeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, which are converted in the body to thiocynanates. Thiocyanates can inhibit the uptake of iodine by the thyroid, but this is not generally a problem when iodine is plentiful in the food supply. Cooking flaxseeds destroys the cyanogenic glycosides. So it should be toasted for 10-15 minutes, at 250-300 degrees in the oven. The cauliflower and brussel sprouts only do damage if you already have a thyroid disorder or your body has an iodine deficiency. They have anti-thyroid substances and may suppress the thyroid function. Unless you have a severe thyroid disorder or your body is deficient in iodine then I would not worry about eating them, just don't over-eat them.
ariesgirly Posts: 7 Joined: 2006/06/10	2007/04/17, 07:55 PM Hmm,,,I was just checked for my thyroid. Although I have a lot of symptoms of hypothyroidism, my test came out pretty normal. Now I am a little afraid of flaxseeds. I buy the ones already ground & I take about two or three tablespoons a day. I also eat cauliflower or 6 brussel sprouts once every day at one of my meals. Maybe I should cut out these three things!:surprised:
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/04/18, 12:31 AM I do have hypothyroidism and use flaxseed and it doesn't seem to have any reactions thus far..I guess it can depend on the individuals body, but I have never heard of it having an effect. -------------- Bettia "Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open." - Lord Thomas Dewar
fouts Posts: 156 Joined: 2003/09/03	2007/04/18, 12:18 PM Anybody know why my name shows up as null sometimes? Anyways I just wanted to say I use flax seed oil every day and I think very highly of the stuff, and I'm thinking of adding ground flax seeds as well. I don't think that flax seeds, cauliflower or brussel sprouts are going to hurt you, they are more likely to prevent problems than cause them.
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/04/18, 02:05 PM It shows up as null when the site times you out. I think it's just a glitch that happens every now and again.