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Does soy affect my thyroid functioning?
By Christina | September 27, 2008
Interestingly, the research shows that yes, soy products do affect your thyroids ability to function properly. Polyunsaturated oils such as that found in soybean oil are composed of long-chain triglycerides, or LCT’s. An LCT has the ability to block the absorption iodine by thyroid cells. You can also find LCT’s in s\low fat salad dressings and crackers. To make an educated purchase, check the labels the next time you are at the grocery store and see how many of your items have soybean or its by-products in the list of ingredients. It’s okay to continue have soy protein, just try limiting the amount if you know you have a sluggish thyroid.
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