Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, that is located in
the neck, below Adam's Apple.
The main
function of thyroid gland is to convert iodine - which is found in foods - in thyroid
hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Only thyroid
gland has cells that are capable of absorbing
iodine.
Thyroid takes iodine from food, supplements and
iodized salt and combines it with amino acids to produce thyroid hormones, T3 and T4.
These hormones regulate the metabolism of the human body, also they regulate
the functions of internal organs. Thyroid hormones influence every internal organ, every
tissue and every cell in the body.
T3 and T4 through pass
through the body, via the bloodstream, and help cells to convert oxygen and calories
into energy.
The influence of the thyroid gland is
extremely important, in terms of normal functioning of the body. Thyroid is affecting
the pulse and blood pressure, the cholesterol level and the energy level, muscle tone,
vision, mental status, and more.
Despite it's considerable
influence, thyroid gland and it's disorders are not sufficiently
known.
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