Perchlorate
Description
Perchlorates are the salts of Perchloric Acid. They are regarded as Environmental Toxins.
Toxic Effects of Perchlorate
Metabolism
Excessive exposure to Perchlorate may cause Hypothyroidism (by inhibiting the Thyroid Gland’s ability to absorb Iodine from the bloodstream).
Perchlorate may Interfere with these Substances
Minerals
Perchlorate may inhibit the uptake of Iodine into the Thyroid Gland from the bloodstream.
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