it's a goitrogen

Posted by Kate on May 13, 2002 at 16:15:41:

In Reply to: i think its oxtaltic (somethin like that) something that takes calcium out. posted by Ian on May 12, 2002 at 20:22:41:

Brocolli's not an oxalate; it's a goitrogen. Goitrogens bind iodine, which is necessary for thyroid function. Too many goitrogens will eventually cause hypothyroidism in iguanas, but they're okay in small amounts on occasion. Broccolli, bok choy, cabbages, and kale are all goitrogens.

Oxalates are a different sort of problem in iguana foods. Spinach is an example of one.

Kate

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: Brocolli's not an oxalate; it's a goitrogen. Goitrogens bind iodine, which is necessary for thyroid function. Too many goitrogens will eventually cause hypothyroidism in iguanas, but they're okay in small amounts on occasion. Broccolli, bok choy, cabbages, and kale are all goitrogens. : Oxalates are a different sort of problem in iguana foods. Spinach is an example of one. : Kate

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