Exposure of the fetus to low levels of thyroid hormones for extended periods during pregnancy can lead to irreversible brain damage and potential delays in neurological and behavioral development.

Yet despite a long history of research on how thyroid hormone influences different organs, its effects on arguably the most crucial organ—the brain—have remained shrouded in mystery.

The gut-brain axis is a complex network in your body that ... are beneficial. Probiotics improve thyroid hormone conversion, and thyroid hormone is your natural antidepressant.

Abstract and Introduction The Brain as a Target of Thyroid Hormone Conclusions References The Brain as a Target of Thyroid Hormone Most of the available evidence supports the view that thyroid ...

Thyroid Hormone Regulation Thyroid function involves the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis, a feedback system ... in the liver, kidneys, brain, muscle, and brown fat convert T4 to T3.