what are different types of goitrogens?

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what are different types of goitrogens?..

Answer / sahithi

these are actually thyroid inhibitors.these compounds
prevent the oxidation of iodide which means that iodine can
not be used for the synthesis of thyroxine.
some important goitrogens are
1. 6-propyl-2-thiouracil.
2. 2-thiouracil.
3. thiourea
4.sulphonamides.
these gitrogens are found in cabbage,turnips,spinach and
peas etc.

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what are different types of goitrogens?..

Answer / r.rajani

Goitrogens are foods which suppress thyroid functions.

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