The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck, below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, which is how energy is used. These hormones influence many important functions such as growth, development, body temperature, and heart rate.
When the thyroid doesn’t function properly, it can cause issues like hypothyroidism (insufficient hormone production) or hyperthyroidism (excessive hormone production), which can affect health and well-being.
