T3 and T4 use..

[BlackIron220]

howcome t4 is rarely used? i always see the majority of people using t3..

 

[UncleBee]

T3 is stronger and doesn't need converting.

 

[nydj66]

T4 has to be converted to T3 by the body before it can be used and it is only 1/3 as strong as T3.

That being said, unless you're hypothyroid or a professional BB'er the risk of using T3 cannot be justified. There is the potential to burn out your thyroid forever.

 

[Tatyana]

T4 has to be converted to T3 by the body before it can be used and it is only 1/3 as strong as T3.

That being said, unless you're hypothyroid or a professional BB'er the risk of using T3 cannot be justified. There is the potential to burn out your thyroid forever.

I wish this was true as I do think people mis-use and abuse thryoid drugs, but as I have recently been diagnosed as being hypothyroid, I have expanded my knowledge about thyroid medication.

Most people who are hypothyroid are controlled with thyroxine
(T4) and the idea of getting the dose correct is that it doesn't fully suppress the thyroid gland, so you will still release TSH and your own thyroid hormones.

There have been cases where people have been put on thyroxine by accident, and they do return to normal thyroid function.

I think if you have pre-existing condition, you could precipitate a thyroid problem.

There is also an issue with the dose that people are taking.

Typically, the average dose for thyroxine is around 100 mcg/day, but it is slowly built up to this point, and if people require T3, I think it is a maximum dose of 20 mcg/day.

 

[Nelson Montana]

At least T 4 requires conversion. You can easily burn out your thyroid with T3.

Better yet, try ZIP www.proteinfactory.com It'll hype the thyroid naturally.

 

[BlackIron220]

so t3 is better all around then?

 

[absmuscle]

as some pros suggest..50-100mcg t4 with 40-60mcg t3...DP suggest.

 

[Tatyana]

so t3 is better all around then?

What is being said is that while T3 is much stronger than T4, there is a greater potential for burning out your thyroid gland.


T4 is converted to T3 in the target tissues.

Having 10 times the amount of T3 in your body as you normally produce may not be all that great for you.

I have to do some more research, as I don't think it is as simple as T3 being better than T4 because it is stronger.

That is like saying DHT is better than testosterone because it is more potent.

 

[mattu3743]

t3 would be a bette choice if it where being given to you by a doctor. so he can monetor your dosages. Messn with you thyroid can be dangerous..... user beware

 

[BlackIron220]

has anyone tried ecenbuterol's t3? the 100mcg/100 tabs