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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located below in the neck, just under the Adam’s apple. This gland may be small, but it plays a critical role in regulating important hormones that affect energy and metabolism. Think of your thyroid as a fundamental organ in a very complicated machine.  All cells in the body have thyroid hormone receptors. If this …

The thyroid gland sits in the base of the neck, just below the thyroid cartilage. It’s made of two connected lobes. It’s a relatively small organ, but it’s instrumental in a person’s metabolic rate. The thyroid releases various hormones. It also generates protein and enzymes. The organ also regulates the amount of energy the body spend and how fast the …