You’ve often heard of people suffering from hypo or
hyperthyroidism. If you’ve been putting on weight or losing it
without any possible explanation, it is very likely that your
doctor advises you a thyroid profile. So, what is the gland? Why
is it so important? In this post, we’ll try and answer some of
the frequently asked questions on this topic. So, what is the
thyroid gland? A large ductless gland in your neck, the thyroid
has many functions most important of which is to regulate your
growth and development by controlling your metabolism. Why is
the thyroid gland important? The thyroid gland secretes hormones
which control a lot of things; like the way you metabolize food,
use energy, your sleep patterns, your temperature preferences,
whether you gain or lose weight and a lot more. How does it
affect your health? Both an increase and decrease in thyroid
hormone production can cause health problems. Increase in the
hormone production can cause hyperthyroidism. If you’ve been
noticing weight loss despite a