Why do some patients take T3-only instead of desiccated thyroid?
When your ferritin or B12 is too low, or your cortisol is too high or low, or other uncorrected issues are occurring, your body will tend to convert the T4 in desiccated thyroid to far more Reverse T3 (RT3) than you need. Excess RT3 clogs up cell receptors, preventing them from receiving optimal amounts of T3 in desiccated thyroid. You will also find yourself with excess T4 and toxic hyper-like symptoms of the excess. As a result, many patients feel the need to switch to T3-only. Cytomel is a popular brand prescribed by doctors. To find a good RT3 group, check the Talk to Others page. Chapter 12 in the STTM book is completely devoted to T3 and includes good information on RT3. Also check out the website on RT3 by patient Nick Foot. • Are there any beneficial supplements that I can take with desiccated thyroid? Many patients take a Selenium tablet with their thyroid meds, which assists the T4 to T3 conversion. L-Tyrosine helps some patients, too. Zinc and Vit. C may play a role. Your ne
