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2. Thyroid Problems

Another concern mentioned by researchers is the effect cassava may have on thyroid health when consumed in large quantities.

Certain cassava compounds may interfere with iodine uptake, which is essential for thyroid function. In populations where iodine deficiency is already common, heavy cassava consumption has been linked to conditions such as goiter.

3. Neurological Disorders in Extreme Cases

In areas where cassava is the main food source and nutritional intake is limited, some studies have linked excessive poorly processed cassava consumption to neurological disorders.

One condition sometimes discussed in medical literature is Konzo, a neurological disease associated with long-term cyanide exposure from cassava combined with poor nutrition.

However, it is important to note that this typically occurs in extreme food scarcity conditions, not in balanced diets where cassava is just one food among many.

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