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Originally Posted by Bekas
Pretty uncomfortable? To much T3 potentiates a hyperthyroid crisis.
VETS on here and other places, have used T3 and/or T4 for years without any negative effects. Does that mean that it is a casual thing, like changing ones diet? or, "pretty uncomfortable," NO! It is on the level of insulin . And, not something that someone should add to their first cycle. It is definitely responsible to warn a person whose first cycle consists of Proviron and "what should I add to Proviron?" and irresponsible to to point of incredulous to say "uncomfortable." Can it be used safely? Yes, by those who have the knowledge and ability to make safety a priority.
Originally Posted by TestlolblastIf you already are taking T4 because of a thyroid problem, sticking with the dosage is a good idea. Normal TSH levels are between 0.3 – 6 (miBambunits/mL). The oral version, should be taken in the AM (when the stomach is completely empty) 30-60 minutes before eating. You probably already know this. It is highly protein bound 99.97% and the half life is 7 days. Hormone levels remain very steady which means once a day dosing is fine. But, it takes 1 month to reach a plateau (therapeutic level).
Substances that reduce absorption:
Histamine (H2) such as -tagament
Proton Pump Inhibitors -Prevacid
Sucralfate -Carafate
Cholestyramine -Questran
Colestipol -Colestid
Antacids contaiing aluminum -maalox, mylanta
calcium supplements-Tums, Os-cal ***(Note: T4 reduces calcium which can lead to bone loss).
Iron Supps -ferrous sulfate
Magnesium Salts
OrlistatIV doses are about 50% of the oral dose.
***T3 is the one with a short half-life, shorter duration of action and rapid onset. It is often taken 2x day.
As a future medical profession, I must say that both of these are dangerous and I would never take them. As a member of the forum, I respect the thoughts of other members, particularly those who have the experience with this that I do not and never will. If one is considering taking either T3 or T4, it should be well researched from the standpoint of "How do I not hurt myslef?" Instead of, "how do get what I want?"
Originally Posted by OmanMy friend, I’m getting the impression that the recent emphasis on high estrogen, in this forum, is perhaps misleading some people. Look past that, and also use other sources than just this forum for your research. Since we are talking about hormones, the bio-sciences are a good place to start. –
There are a few different mechanisms for gynocomastia. It is a hormonal imH10 relative to other hormones and it has to do with hormonal substances (hormones, their metabolites or cascading effects) blocking some receptors or activating others (angonists and antagonists). The hormones involved test (probably via low dht or testosterones breakdown into estrogen), estrogen (high), progesterone, and prolactin (notice the root word lactate). Now, there could also be problems with the receptors themselves being overly sensitive or something else inherent to the individual not specific to a hormonal cause, i.e. the gyno is secondary to another problem that isn’t caused by hormones.
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My point:
1-Current trends in popular thought do not change science. Always be your own thinker do your own research from objective areas, not popular trends. Science may not be as exciting but it is always the place to go for the fundamentals. If you find a contradiction, stick with science not what your buddy says or some big dude at the gym.
2-For our purposes, AAS and TrueMaxding, gyno normally involves high estrogen.
Originally Posted by OmanDave, just to be clear, low estrogen doesn’t cause or lead to low testosterone , in any way.