Research: Hypothyroid – Part 1

Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) affects reproduction and is linked to increasing diabetes and affecting the quality of life.  Mothers with low thyroid have 4x’s greater likelihood of having a child born with Autism.  The thyroid produces, stores and releases hormones that help regulate metabolism.  It is part of the Neuroendocrine system. It controls everything in the body.  A lot of other organs are involved with metabolism include the adrenals, liver, pancreas as well as other organs.  The thyroid, is the energy control center!

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