The thyroid gland — a butterfly-shaped structure sitting quietly at the base of the neck — is the body's metabolic thermostat. It produces two primary hormones: thyroxine (T4) and the more potent triiodothyronine (T3), which is roughly five times more … [Read more...]
Nutrition and Thyroid Function by Jerry Brainum 6/22
Most people are aware that the thyroid gland through the production of two primary hormones is the master controller of resting metabolism. But the thyroid gland does more than that. It also regulates body temperature, heart rate, and of special interest to bodybuilders, is … [Read more...]