Dosage: 25 mcg – 75 mcg / day
Pharmaceutical Name: liothyronic Sodium
Quantity: 50 Tabs
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Description
T3 is used as a prescription medication to treat the common health problem of hypothyroidism which is where the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone for normal functioning of the body’s metabolism.
As the metabolism is largely controlled by the thyroid hormone, hypothyroidism causes a slow metabolism and results in weight gain, fatigue and a range of other health issues.
Fat Loss:This is certainly the main and likely only benefit of interest to those using T3. Its only other purpose is in treating hypothyroidism, so if you are using it for any other reason, it will be to encourage fat loss.
Dosage Instructions
Dosage for Fat Loss:Fat loss is the only reason for using T3 outside of medical use and your dose for fat loss can either remain steady throughout a 6–12-week cycle, or gradually increase and then decrease throughout. In any case it’s wise to start low at 25mcg daily.A dose of 50mcg to 75mcg daily is more than sufficient for most users. In rare cases, advanced users might consider increasing this to 100mcg daily, however the increased risk of more serious side effects should not be underestimated at such a dosage.Female T3 DosageFemales are not known to require a different dosage level of T3 than men. Women can safely use T3 at 25mcg daily and see noticeable results. With overall body mass being the only difference between men and women when it comes to T3 use, women are unlikely to want to exceed 75mcg daily as a maximum dose and few will see the benefit of raising the dosage above that level, with 50mcg daily being sufficient for most users.
T3 Administration and TimingThe maximum length of time to continually use T3 should be no longer than 10 weeks. Most users will find that even 6 to 8 weeks provides good results, while others have extended the cycle out to 10 weeks or even 12 weeks; however, this carries with it the risk of the thyroid becoming more dependent on this external source of hormone as well as serious side effects and is not recommended.It’s wise to lower your dose for the last week so the thyroid gland has time to adjust and so you don’t suddenly drop into hypothyroidism after stopping T3. The ideal dosage for the final week is 25mcg daily. The dosage can be taken once per day and ideally is taken at a similar time each day, so you are maintaining a consistent supply of the hormone.
T3 CYCLES:Using T3 on its own in a cycle is very simple. If you’re a first-time user it’s highly advisable to start at the lowest dose, then increase the dose as the cycle progresses, followed by a decrease back down to a low dose towards the end of the cycle.
This allows you to assess your reaction to T3, including side effects. By decreasing the dose for the final portion of the cycle the body can adjust back to regular thyroid hormone function without the drug. This is not critical, and most people can happily get through a cycle of T3 at their chosen higher dose for the entire duration, with an abrupt end.However, for your first cycle it’s recommended to use this pyramid strategy. An example beginner T3 only cycle follows:Week 1-2: 25mcg dailyWeek 3-7: 37.5-75mcg daily increased by 12.5-25mcg each timeWeek 8-10: Decrease the dosage back down to 25mcg
This cycle can be run for a shorter period of just 8 weeks with dosages adjusted accordingly. Regardless of your daily dosage, you can take the entire dose in one administration each day as there is no need to split the dose.If you’re an anabolic steroid user, then you stand to gain the most out of T3 as you’ll be able to combat its potential muscle loss effects by taking a powerful anabolic compound that will help retain or build muscle while you’re using T3 to burn fat.A T3 dosage from 50mcg and above boosts the metabolic rate to a point where muscle loss is likely, and it’s here that a steroid compound included in the cycle provides excellent benefits. Inclusion of a simple testosterone steroid is often enough to provide anabolic protection when using T3, but many users will want to add more powerful anabolic agents. An example cycle is as follows:Cytomel (T3): 75mcg to 100mcg per day (first 8 weeks only)Test Enanthate: 300mg per week (12 weeks)Trenbolone Enanthate: 400mg per week (12 weeks)
Effect on Cycle
This tells us that T3 provides positive benefits for promoting an efficient metabolism that is working optimally for fat loss, and this is the main reason you will choose to use this drug. Let’s look at the specific benefits of T3:
Fat LossThis is certainly the main and likely only benefit of interest to those using T3. Its only other purpose is in treating hypothyroidism, so if you are using it for any other reason, it will be to encourage fat loss.
By replicating the natural T3 hormone, the metabolic rate is enhanced. This does not directly lead to any noticeable weight loss though; you need to diet and exercise to take advantage of your now more efficiently functioning metabolism. The body will be able to burn more fat, and to burn it faster. If the diet is in a calorie deficit this fat burning will be noticeably quicker compared with dieting without T3.
T3 comes with great benefits for losing fat, but there’s a catch to be aware of: it has no direct anabolic activity and it’s very likely that you will also lose lean muscle while supplementing with T3. As the higher metabolic rate continues, the body needs more energy to burn, and it will not take a preference for burning fat; therefore, many users report loss of muscle.
This is a major issue for bodybuilding and athletic users who will not want to be losing muscle tissue. To avoid this problem, the majority of T3 users will want to add an anabolic steroid alongside T3 to act as a protective anabolic compound to assist with retaining muscle.
Side Effects
Because this is a hormone, it will have different effects on everyone. The most reported non-serious side effects include headaches, less tolerance to heat, changes in heartbeat, increased sweating, anxiety, changes to bowel function and menstruation and difficulty sleeping.
Lethargy or fatigue and weakness is sometimes reported, with the potential for more extreme tiredness to occur in some people; especially if higher doses or used or if T3 is used for too long without a break in between. T3 can cause a reduction in ATP which leads to fatigue and lethargy as well as reduced muscle performance. This can be a serious issue for bodybuilders and athletes and is a main reason why most will want to use an anabolic steroid with T3.
An increase in body temperature is an expected side effect from T3, since metabolism relies on body heat (thermogenesis). In fact, if a temperature increase is not noted then it’s possible the drug isn’t working as expected. The metabolic increase that T3 causes will naturally increase the body’s core temperature, and this can be measured and compared to both before you started your cycle and then twice daily during the cycle.
The raised temperature should never be substantial and is usually around the one-degree mark. Anything higher than a consistent two degree rise in body temperature indicates your dosage should be decreased, or the drug stopped completely.
More serious side effects that are a risk when you take high doses or use T3 for long periods of time include:
Chest pain
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone)
Heart failure
To avoid the risk of these side effects, never exceed a dosage of 125mcg for any more than a very short time; but ideally such a dosage should be avoided completely and is rarely even necessary in order to obtain benefits from T3. The quality of your T3 cycle in terms of diet and exercise will outweigh taking a higher dosage and associated higher risks.
