The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It is divided into two lobes, connected by a narrow strip of thyroid tissue known as the isthmus. Structurally, the thyroid gland is organized in small follicles that store the thyroid hormones. Iodine is a vital component in thyroid hormone synthesis. Interestingly, we are not able to make this element, so we rely on our nutrition to get all the iodine we require in order to achieve normal thyroid function.
