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Summary
In 4 to 8 weeks, a diet containing 75% raw soy flour induces in the thyroid of young rats an enlargement of 3 to 5 times normal. The enlargement is accompanied by hyperplasia and loss of colloid. Although the diet contains more iodine than would be expected, additional iodine will completely prevent the enlargement.
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