T3 TabsActive Ingredient: Liothyronine sodiumAlso Known As: Thyro3, Thyroxyl (T3), Tiromel, T3, Citomed, Citomel, CytomelActive Half-Life: up to 34 hoursLiothyronine sodium is used to treat hypothyroidism. Bodybuilders and those using anabolic steroids often take it to aid in fat loss. While it is a highly effective fat-burning agent, it may also result in the loss of lean muscle tissue.Effects of Citomed: The effects of Cytomel are largely consistent, whether used for hypothyroidism treatment or fat loss enhancement. In both scenarios, it acts as a direct substitute for the T3 hormone, allowing users to experience fat loss regardless of the purpose for its use.
While Cytomel can boost metabolic rate, dieting is still crucial for fat loss. To lose body fat, one must burn more calories than consumed; excess calorie intake will negate Cytomel's effects. However, in a performance context, individuals producing sufficient T3 may find that they can maintain a higher caloric intake while still losing weight, thanks to Cytomel increasing the rate of calorie burning.
Cytomel also has an anabolic aspect. Some believe it enhances the anabolic effects of steroids by improving the utilization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. This synergy theoretically could lead to better overall body enhancement. Nonetheless, while some athletes regard this theory as credible, it remains unsupported and many should rely solely on Cytomel for its primary intended uses.
Side Effects: Possible side effects include headaches, sweating, irregular heartbeats, anxiety, increased bowel movements, menstrual irregularities, angina, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.How to Use: For treating hypothyroidism, Cytomel is typically initiated at a dosage of 25mcg daily. After a few weeks, levels can be reassessed and increased by 25mcg. This can continue until a comfortable maintenance dose is reached, commonly between 25-75mcg daily. Regardless of the dose, it can all be taken at once.
In performance scenarios, dosing is similar to that in hypothyroidism treatment, starting at 25mcg and increasing by 12.5-25mcg every 2-4 weeks as necessary. Most individuals find doses above 75-100mcg unnecessary, with a temporary increase to 125mcg at the end of a strict diet being acceptable. The maximum recommended duration is 6-8 weeks, though 8-12 weeks is possible but increases the risk of thyroid dependency. Healthy adults generally should not encounter problems. Upon reaching the maximum dose, gradually reduce to 25mcg per day for 7-10 days before stopping. This tapering is crucial to help the body adjust and avoid hypothyroidism. Abruptly stopping is not advised; the 7-10 day low dose is essential for a safe transition.
