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If you’ve ever felt the warmth of a crackling campfire, you’ve observed the process of oxidation: oxygen combining with fuel (logs) to release stored energy (heat).  Don’t worry, oxidation takes place in the body at a much slower, more controlled rate. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the throat, regulates the rate at which the cells in the body take nutrients and combine them with oxygen, releasing their stored energy and heat.  Read More