The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that lives just below your larynx. The thyroid is under the control of pituitary gland, which in turn takes its commands from the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that works as the communications center for the pituitary—sending messages in the form of hormones to control the release of thyroid hormones from the pituitary. Some Interesting facts about Thyroid gland hormone & disease 1) Thyroid gland influences every cell of the body having stimulatory effects 2) Its also called Body’s Furnace : Cold Furnace (Hypo functioning Thyroid) –> Thermostat (Pituitary activated and produces TSH) –> Warms up and Vice sersa 3) T4–>T3 conversion occurs in Liver. If Liver is compromised available hormone is less thus producing imbalance. So keep liver healthy. 4) Manifestation of thyroid ailments can be masked or delayed. At times its an accidental finding with a bizarre manifestation. So whenever Thyroid ailment is identified go for Thyroid profile & Thyroid antibodies. 5) Anxiety and Insomnia can be signs of an overactive thyroid while , Weight gain or depression can be signs of under active thyroid 6) Thyroid gland plays a key role in pregnancy & foetal development.If not corrected on time, can lead to lifelong disability in newborns. At Leopath Wellness labs we let you know evidenced based- why, what & when Thyroid testing is required so that you have command over your ailment you reduced your OPD visits.