T3 Questions

[simone]

Hey Prae,

How long have you seen users run T3 for? If any have run for extended periods of time (ie. 4-5 months) was there notable weight gain post cycle? *And that is with continuing strict diet/training program.

Thanks in advance.

[Praetorian]

Generally 16 weeks is about the longest as that is normal length for a pre-contest diet...the thyroid will normally rebound after stopping T3 in a few weeks...tapering down is important as well as watching the diet post T3 for a month or so. Weight gain is the general rule but not because of stopping the thyroid but because of over eating. There are studies showing women on thyroid (T3) for years who were misdiagnosed and stopped the medication to return to normal in a few weeks.
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[ScorpioChiq]

Just to add to that, after the 16 week MAX T3 usage, I find it helpful to wean clients off of the T3 and onto a supplement called T100 by Dynamic Nutrition (available online and shipped from the U.S.). It has natural thyroid in it (small amounts) along with adrenal support and other thyroid support herbs. This minimizes any rebounds and allows your thyroid to return to full functioning. The supplement can then be weaned off after a month or two.