Vocal folds. The vocal folds, also known commonly as vocal cords or voice reeds, are composed of twin infoldings of mucous membrane stretched horizontally, from back to front, across the larynx. They vibrate, modulating the flow of air being expelled from the lungs during phonation.
Some recent clinical studies show that vitamin D deficiency is closely related to thyroid problems. This article identifies the thyroid problems linked with vitamin D deficiency and discusses how vitamin D supplementation can help treat thyroid disorders.
Thyroid conditions (due to low vitamin D levels) Some people may have overactive parathyroid glands due to low levels of vitamin D, and vitamin D is the first treatment for this disorder. For people who have overactive parathyroid glands due to other causes, surgery to remove the glands is often recommended.