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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Totally agree with you guys on that!! Have you guys ever heard of people taking T3 EOD or even longer intervals?
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- Post #43
- Sep 1, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Is it safe to stay on mild hyper symptoms ? I think I prefer to have mild hyper symptoms rather than stay hypo. The fatigue is horrible
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- Post #40
- Aug 28, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Seems there is a lot of political correctness with doctors regarding TRT. I was baffled to hear from a doctor that it was absurd to give TRT to men with low T but that she was happy to give testosterone to females who wanna be transgender. Could you believe that!
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- Post #39
- Aug 24, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

I think cortisol will increase if you have normal thyroid function and add T3, for weight loss for example. However, if you are hypo and add T3, then cortisol will decrease. When I check my cortisol again I will let you guys know the changes if any.
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- Post #38
- Aug 24, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

That was one of the reasons I was thinking of adding some T3 instead of increasing my T4 dose even further. Check that @captain
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- Post #35
- Aug 23, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

I don't have apnea. But I have all the symptoms of the so called "adrenal fatigue". Would T3 help with this?
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- Post #28
- Aug 22, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

I have high cortisol, which I think contributes to my fatigue in the morning. Do you think T3 would help in my case?
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- Post #26
- Aug 21, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Have you tried splitting the dose taking morning and afternoon? Maybe that could avoid the side-effects you experienced at 20mcg?
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- Post #13
- Aug 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Wow, that's quite a red flag. Didn't know it could change how you feel that much titrating from 15 to 20 mcg, thanks for the info! Are you hypo or were just doing for weight loss? Were you taking T3 everyday?
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- Post #11
- Aug 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Thanks for the info. I am planning on upping the dose slowly every 2 weeks. My main question would be if random use of T3 can mess up with how the brain works since the half life of the drug is only 1 day. I was thinking of using 2-3 times a week as I already take T4 low dose as well. Cheers.
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- Post #6
- Aug 15, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Any thoughts guys?
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- Post #2
- Aug 15, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Using low dose T3 as replacement for caffeine

Hi guys. I have fatigue issues in the morning and wanted to know if I could use low dose T3 (5mcg) to replace/reduce the use of caffeine whenever I feel high fatigue. It bothers me to rely so much on caffeine and if I could use T3 to at least reduce caffeine use it would be great. Are there any...
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- Aug 10, 2019
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Vision issues and Clomid dosage

Started with this dosage. Try that and see how you feel. If necessary then start slowly increasing the dosage . That would be the safest approach in my opinion.
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- Post #7
- Jan 15, 2018
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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I’ve been on Clomid exclusively for 3 years

Most doctors I've been to always tried to put me on polypharmacy mode. That's why I always do my own research now and never trust them at first hand, and pretty much lost my respect for them.
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- Post #64
- Jan 15, 2018
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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On a Clomid Protocol

But I am exactly in the middle of the "normal" range for T3 and T4. Isn't that optimal?
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- Post #17
- Jan 15, 2018
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038