The pea inside your head w/ Dr. Stan VanUum
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The pituitary is a master gland that regulates the production of six different hormones in the body in a unique balance. Too much or too little of any hormone can have significant effects on your health. But how do you know if your pituitary gland is working properly? There are a range of symptoms and conditions that can be caused and effected by issues with the pituitary gland. In this episode of the DocTalks podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with St. Joseph's Health Care London's Chief of Endocrinology, Dr. Stan vanUum about the pituitary, what it does, what happens when it's not working and the latest research in the field.
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