Hi guys i am 53, recently on TRT and was wondering if a small dosage of T3 Cytomel would be good?

[kayfab1972]

I got my T tested 3 years ago and it was 680, but been feeling really bad for the last 2 years, fat gain around the waste, feeling fatigue, etc.

Got tested and my T is around 300 now so my sport doc put me on cypionate 100mg to start per week, after the first injection i felt like WOW, yeah libido took a hit in the last 3 months too.

I was wonder if any of you take small dose of Cytomel like 5mg per day? I have some at home 25mg and have a pill cutter.

I want to lose the fat gained in the last few years tired of this gut. My eating plan is solid protein good fats etc, will see how things go with the TRT.

 

[Vince]

I got my T tested 3 years ago and it was 680, but been feeling really bad for the last 2 years, fat gain around the waste, feeling fatigue, etc.

Got tested and my T is around 300 now so my sport doc put me on cypionate 100mg to start per week, after the first injection i felt like WOW, yeah libido took a hit in the last 3 months too.

I was wonder if any of you take small dose of Cytomel like 5mg per day? I have some at home 25mg and have a pill cutter.

I want to lose the fat gained in the last few years tired of this gut. My eating plan is solid protein good fats etc, will see how things go with the TRT.

For a start, here's a thread you may want to read.

Post in thread 'Thyroid - calling Vince'

Jun 7, 2018

Were you feeling sluggish at all?
is your free T4 considered too low based on your labs?
what do you think of my labs?

Since I've started my new thyroid protocol, I feel that I'm at the top of my game, with work, workouts and after work energy. But of course I do not know what my new Labs look like, will have them next week Tuesday. I'm not the best at analyzing thyroid labs but because of your low free T4 I definitely would get a complete thyroid panel with reverse T3. I bet you would feel a lot better with your levels in a good range.

• Vince

 

[kayfab1972]

For a start, here's a thread you may want to read.

Post in thread 'Thyroid - calling Vince'

Jun 7, 2018

Were you feeling sluggish at all?
is your free T4 considered too low based on your labs?
what do you think of my labs?

Since I've started my new thyroid protocol, I feel that I'm at the top of my game, with work, workouts and after work energy. But of course I do not know what my new Labs look like, will have them next week Tuesday. I'm not the best at analyzing thyroid labs but because of your low free T4 I definitely would get a complete thyroid panel with reverse T3. I bet you would feel a lot better with your levels in a good range.

• Vince

Thank you very much this will help me a lot

 

[FunkOdyssey]

I was wonder if any of you take small dose of Cytomel like 5mg per day? I have some at home 25mg and have a pill cutter.

I haven't really heard of sub-replacement doses of thyroid doing much useful. What you're proposing will reduce TSH and your total and free t4, and will probably not significantly increase total or free t3 AUC.

If you think being on the higher side of thyroid hormone is desirable (even high normal), you may want to research further: Thyroid Hormones May Increase Risk of Cognitive Disorders in Older Adults - Excel Male TRT Forum

Your stated goal would be better served by one of the GLP-1 drugs (suggest retatrutide first, tirzepatide second). The wide-ranging health benefits of these drugs also appear more likely to extend your life than shorten it, as "optimizing your thyroid hormone" might.

 

[FunkOdyssey]

I just noticed your response in another thread which anticipates some objections:

Not canning GLP1 but for some people like me it just stops working, tried ozempic had the worse stomach pains, after 6 weeks appetite came back with a vengeance.

Tried reta, been on for 1 month same thing, 2 people at work are on ozempic (they are diabetic) they first lost weight but now regained it all and they are at the highest dosage.

Retatrutide is going to improve your insulin sensitivity, increase your metabolic rate and help you burn fat whether you are experiencing significant appetite suppression or not. I would suggest not necessarily relying on it for appetite suppression, but maintaining a dosage that is comfortable with regard to side effects long-term (even if that seems inconsequentially small, like standard starting dose or below).

What are you eating to support your fat loss goals?

 

[kayfab1972]

I haven't really heard of sub-replacement doses of thyroid doing much useful. What you're proposing will reduce TSH and your total and free t4, and will probably not significantly increase total or free t3 AUC.

If you think being on the higher side of thyroid hormone is desirable (even high normal), you may want to research further: Thyroid Hormones May Increase Risk of Cognitive Disorders in Older Adults - Excel Male TRT Forum

Your stated goal would be better served by one of the GLP-1 drugs (suggest retatrutide first, tirzepatide second). The wide-ranging health benefits of these drugs also appear more likely to extend your life than shorten it, as "optimizing your thyroid hormone" might.

Tried GLP1 ozempic and reta, followed dosing protocol, on ozempic got insane side effects, stop working after 6 weeks appetite come back. Reta same thing, but less side effects.

Also GLP1 are very expansive when you get into high doses. Will see for T3 might just do a cycle like i did in 2013 and dropped a lot of fat.

 

[FunkOdyssey]

Tried GLP1 ozempic and reta, followed dosing protocol, on ozempic got insane side effects, stop working after 6 weeks appetite come back. Reta same thing, but less side effects.

As I said, the retatrutide is assisting your fat loss whether you are feeling the appetite suppression or not.

Also GLP1 are very expansive when you get into high doses.

That entirely depends on your source. I'll show you what's reasonable (prices are for a "kit" of 10 vials) - if you paid more, you overpaid.

 

[kayfab1972]

OMG overpaid is not saying it i got scammed. 1 vial is 130$ for 5mg. I live in Canada btw

 

[Seagal]

As I said, the retatrutide is assisting your fat loss whether you are feeling the appetite suppression or not.


That entirely depends on your source. I'll show you what's reasonable (prices are for a "kit" of 10 vials) - if you paid more, you overpaid.

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Great, could you please send me a kit
Here minimum 85€ for 5mg

 

[kayfab1972]

Great, could you please send me a kit
Here minimum 85€ for 5mg

Hahah yeah i am done with GLP1 here in Canada we get screwed royally the pricing is insane. Reta at first was 120$ for 5mg, my source found out its popular so he raise the price to 150$ for 5mg.

Semaglutide is 170$ for 5mg.

 

[Seagal]

Hahah yeah i am done with GLP1 here in Canada we get screwed royally the pricing is insane. Reta at first was 120$ for 5mg, my source found out its popular so he raise the price to 150$ for 5mg.

Semaglutide is 170$ for 5mg.

Being now on TRT, you could try losing bodyfat without additional drugs. TRT should make it easier keeping muscles while dieting.