T3 Question

[Injunman]

Hey all. I am new here and like what I see. It seems there are a lot of great people on this board experienced & not so much experienced. It makes for a good mix. It's great to be here.

Please let me know your thoughts on adding T3 to my current cycle. I am in the 4th week running cyp 600mg/eq 400. I would like to start the T3 at the end of this week and run it for the duration of my 10 weeker. Any ideas on the best way to do this? It is my understanding it is best to pyramid T3. And not to run longer than 6 weeks. Can anyone concur? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ursley]

Go to the Anabolic Articles forum and do a search for cytomel, it will break it down for ya.

 

[Injunman]

Thanks. I did do that though. I was looking for a little more info on dosages. And maybe a little input from people who have used it.

 

[Mudge]

I would probably not go above 100mcg, watch your blood pressure on it, especially being on test also.

I have never used more than 60mcg (close enough, 30x2.08mcg). I tapered as well, since about 25mcg is HRT I would keep that in consideration with your taper. You would want to start with probably 25mcg, and go as high as you feel neccessary (it will shed body mass, muscle and fat), but when you taper down you probably want to do it in steps of 12.5mcg.

 

[Injunman]

Thanks Mudge. You think I am safe to go ahead and give it a try without tests etc.

 

[Mudge]

I think the only thing to worry about is BP, some people have increased BP on T3. Other than that I see nothing to be afraid of. Sometimes a local drugstore will have a BP tester for a quarter or for free, if your arm fits in the cuff. If not you will probably spend ~$50 on a unit, you can find them for obese people if your arms are too big.

 

[Powerhouse9]

are you just trying to cut up with it or increase protein synthesis?

 

[kube]

thanks mudge, you just answered my question on another thread. cutting.

 

[Gmill13]

THIS IS written by CYCLEON over at Anabolic Review(great site). I am copying and pasting this.....

Formula for Cycling and Dosing T3

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One subject that keeps coming up that many people have difficulty is with properly dosing and tapering T3.

Now while THERE IS NO EVIDENCE WHATSOEVER for the persistent rumor that improper t3 use will shut down your thyroid forever, it is also not something to take lightly and like all AAS, should be respected. Ive come up with a formula based on the research Ive done, and both theory as well as practical experience point that it should work well for your fat burning goals as well as give you a proper taper so that the thyroid is able to recover its normal function as quickly as possible. The key to this is having a long enough taper coming off of it. Since origionally designing this formula some will note that I have taken 5% off of the ramp period and placed it toward the back taper insted - this is because I have become convinced that in the presences of exogeneous supplementation, the thyroid shuts down fairly quickly and so the better to spend that time on the taper down.

NOTE 1: If you have never used T3 before, it is suggested that you lessen your constant time and increase your ramp up period to determin your reaction to t3 before heavy use.

NOTE 2: Synthroid (t4) may also be used to good effect with this formula but of course the maximums are diffferent - the ratio of t4:t3 is about 4:1 or 4.5:1 so 100mcg of t3=about 400-450mcg of t4

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CYCLEONS T3 CYCLE FORMULA

Its pretty simple really – 5/40/55 is a time-based formula whereby X% of the time of the entire cycle should be spent in one of 3 periods – up/constant/down:

RULE – 1
5% of the time is spent ramping up to your maximum
40% of the time is at your maximum
55% of the time is spent ramping down to cessation (nothing)

RULE – 2
Each up/down period is further broken down into equal segments for each dosing level with the emphasis being the dosing level toward the end of the period.

RULE – 3
I dont ever recommend taking more than 125mcg per day and 100mcg will do for most. Above this amount is quite catabolic without hefty concurrent doses of AAS. There are those who advocate higher doses and it is feasible to do so but IMO the effectiveness gains above 100-125mcg are not really worth it.

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Example 1
An example for a 20-day cycle with a max of 100mcg ED using 25mcg pills. Calculate the number of days of each period first (Notice that where the up/down period is unable to be broken into 3 exactly equal parts, the extra is put on the dose level at the last part of the period. (.5) means 1/2 a pill or 12.5mcg

UP CONST DOWN
4 days 6days 10days
5% 40% 55%
2 44444444 33222111.5.5.5

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Example 2
An example for a 60-day cycle with a max of 125mcg ED using 25mcg pills. Notice that where the up/down period is unable to be broken into 3 exactly equal parts, the extra is put on the dose level at the last part of the period.


UP CONST DOWN
12 days 18days 30days
5% 40% 55%
234 555555555555555555555555 44444433333322222221111111.5.5.5.5.5.5.5

Hope this helps someone!

 

[Injunman]

Powerhouse, I want to use it for protein synthesis & to lose a little ex BF. But I have also learned T3 does not discriminate body fat from lean body mass which is undesireable. I guess I will have to make a decision on how bad I want to lose the bf. Gmill, thanks much for the info. This will certainly help me with my planning should I decide to move forward with the Cytomel.

 

[Powerhouse9]

As long as you are on test it will spare your muscle. 25-50mcgs a day should be fine then.

 

[Mudge]

Everyone is different, I know a big guy who loses at 25mcg.

 

[alfa23]

if mixed with clen would t3 then become anti catabolic?? or does that apply to clen only?