January is Thyroid Awareness Month

What is your thyroid and how does it affect your body? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that uses iodine to produce hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland, which produces Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). This controls the secretion of hormones that affect every cell and…

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