ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – One in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that regulates metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Sometimes, it can produce too little or too much of the hormone, and if left untreated, can result in heart problems, osteoporosis, and infertility. Sources: https://www.health.com/condition/thyroid/healthy-thyroid-0 https://www.healthline.com/health/hyperthyroidism-diet#foods-to-avoid https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hypothyroidism-diet#foods-to-avoid https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/ https://www.webmd.com/women/features/low-thyroid-alternative-therapy#2 https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/thyroid-diseaseContributor(s) to this news report include: Addlyn Teague, Producer; Bob Walko, Videographer and Editor. To receive a free weekly email on Smart Living from Ivanhoe, sign up at: http://www.ivanhoe.com/ftkRELATED: Insurers add food to coverage menu as way to improve health