The thyroid is a small gland that is responsible for regulating metabolism, that is, the rate at which food intake is converted into energy.
If thyroid activity slows down too much it can make one feel tired and with little initiative. If hypothyroidism is established with laboratory values, appropriate treatment may restore thyroid function.
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