Flip That Thyroid

The thyroid is a gland that controls your metabolism. You might think you’re somewhat in control of your appetite and energy levels, but that’s pretty far from the truth. Your thyroid produces hormones that determine how fast or slow your metabolism runs. Too little of this hormone, and you’ll be sleeping 20 hours a day, eating little, and gaining weight. Too much of this hormone, and you’ll become a jittery insomniac who's unable to gain weight. We wanted to showcase and celebrate this all-important gland… by flipping it upside down and making it look like a glandular butterfly! You can purchase this piece for yourself or a friend. Plus, it makes an excellent gift for endocrinologists, fitness trainers, those living with hypo or hyperthyroidism, and starry-eyed pre-med students.