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Post by Dudley on Apr 6, 2004 17:29:44 GMT -8
What are oxalates and goitrogens? How do they effect the overall well being of our igs diet?
Clint
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Post by Tesa on Apr 6, 2004 18:03:45 GMT -8
Oxalates are substances that bind with calcium inhibiting the way the body metabolizes it.
Goitrogens inhibit the uptake of iodine, affecting the thyroid.
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Post by Dudley on Apr 6, 2004 18:15:35 GMT -8
So how much do I need to worry about the foods that are high in goitrogens and oxalates? Mustard greens are listed as a staple green but states that they are high in Calcium, but also contains goitrogens. What does this tell me?
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Post by Tesa on Apr 6, 2004 18:24:49 GMT -8
The iguanas diet should contain 2 times as much calcium as phosphorus. That means the overall diet, not the individual items.
As long as you are feeding a variety of foods, there aren't enough goitrogens in mustard to cause a problem.
For instance, broccoli and cauliflower are both high in goitrogens as well, so it would probably be best to avoid using them with mustard.
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Post by Dudley on Apr 6, 2004 18:35:01 GMT -8
Thank you ma'am, that answered my question to a tee?
Clint and Dudley
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