Nancy LC
Fri, May-27-05, 19:16
Just found this explanation!
What causes it?
Goitrogenic foods are those which contain iodine binders. When the body cannot get enough iodine, a goiter forms, which impairs thyroid function, causing hypothyroidism. Feeding goitrogenic foods as a significant part of the diet, human and iguana, can thus lead to hypothyroidism. This leads to reduced activity levels, reduced metabolic rate, muscle and joints aches and pains, and we know in humans (and, from personal experience, dogs) it also causes moderate to severe headaches, vision problems, and hair loss, as well as a host of other systems.
What causes it?
Goitrogenic foods are those which contain iodine binders. When the body cannot get enough iodine, a goiter forms, which impairs thyroid function, causing hypothyroidism. Feeding goitrogenic foods as a significant part of the diet, human and iguana, can thus lead to hypothyroidism. This leads to reduced activity levels, reduced metabolic rate, muscle and joints aches and pains, and we know in humans (and, from personal experience, dogs) it also causes moderate to severe headaches, vision problems, and hair loss, as well as a host of other systems.