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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - causes, symptoms and diet
Understanding hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism) Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too many hormones. These hormones - thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) - accelerate the metabolism and influence the heart, digestion,...
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Nutrition for Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism - what helps the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in the neck that produces hormones and controls the metabolism. In Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing chronic...
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - causes, symptoms and natural help
The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck below the larynx and is butterfly-shaped. It plays a central role in...