The thyroid hormone's main function is to regulate the body's metabolism. People with hypothyroidism have a slow metabolism and most of the problems they experience are a result of this.

The thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid, which is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. Thyroid hormones are chemical messengers that signal the body to increase oxygen use.

The two thyroid hormones are L-triiodothyronine & Thyroxine.

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