Beetroot and carrot juice increase the risk of thyroid nodules and hypothyroidism in breast cancer patients
After diagnosis, many breast cancer patients start consuming high quantities of beetroot and carrot juice, in the hope of improving the outcome of their treatment. However, these foods are very high in nitrate, which can competitively inhibit the uptake of iodine by the thyroid, potentially leading...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Medical Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://rjmp.com.ro/articles/2016.3/RJMP_2016_3_Art-07.pdf |