Iodine deficiencies are very common, especially where the soil and food supply have low iodine levels. Your body uses iodine to make thyroid hormones. That’s why an iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, a condition in which the body can’t make enough...
WHAT IS A THYROID GLAND? The thyroid is located in front of the neck. It is produces hormones that control your metabolism and your weight. It makes two thyroid hormones called T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These hormones ensure that your...
