Cabbage Might Be Good for Most—but Not Everyone: What Seniors Need to Know About This Common Vegetable

Cabbage might look innocent on your plate—but for some, its compounds and natural chemicals can stir up issues that are best avoided.

Let’s break down who should think twice before reaching for that second helping of cabbage soup.

1. People with Thyroid Issues: How Cabbage Can Interfere

If you’ve been diagnosed with thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or goiter, cabbage might be working against you without you realizing it.

Cabbage contains a substance called goitrin, which can disrupt the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones. Over time, this interference may cause the thyroid gland to swell—leading to complications that especially affect older adults, such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold sensitivity.

But that doesn’t mean you have to give it up completely.

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