dreddymd Biological Medicine, Endocrine and Hormones, Health, Thyroid Health

Threats to Your Thyroid Function

Source: Threats to Your Thyroid Function by Dr. Edward Group Located just below the voice box, the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and has a significant influence on many of the body’s most essential processes. Regulation of growth, body temperature, metabolism, and physical development are all driven by the thyroid gland.[1] Normal thyroid function … Continue reading Threats to Your Thyroid Function

dreddymd Minerals, Nutrition, Supplements

What Is Selenium? Understanding an Essential Mineral

Source: What Is Selenium? Understanding an Essential Mineral by Dr. Edward Group   Selenium is an essential mineral that functions as an amino acid and also provides antioxidant activity in the body.[1][2] Selenium toxicity is a rare condition that results from ingesting great quantities of the element.[3] Selenium deficiency is a more common malady. Selenium is … Continue reading What Is Selenium? Understanding an Essential Mineral