Does t3 have to be taken on an empty stomach?

[ripped358]

Or does it not matter.
I've always taken it on an empty stomach but if it doesn't matter that's great

 

[Medic08]

No it doesn't matter. This should be asked in the beginners section btw.

 

[manly327]

i am on t4 and t3 for hypothyroidism (hashimoto's disease) all thyroid meds should be taken on an empty stomach and to wait 45-60 minutes after taken to consume food. i take it first thing in the morning then 45-60 minutes later i will eat. hope this helps ya out

 

[Cerberus777]

My doc told me Everyone is diffrent. Best to take temp after both and see for yourself. She also said to not take with foods or vitamins that are high in calcium or iron as they effect uptake.... I can see a full degree of difference if I don't take on an empty stomach.

But this is for normal T3 regulation. If you are taking more than 50mcg you should divide and take it 4 hours later, and taking that much would probably not matter if with food.

 

[AshopRep]

You can take on an empty stomach or with food.

 

[anabolic2k]

As others have stated and my Endo told me, take it on an empty stomach and at least 4 hours from iron and calcium supps.

Although my endo also says the T4 drug uptake is alot more fussy than the T3 compound!

 

[nothuman]

Always mixed opinions on this just like hgh. I take on an empty stomach "just in case."

 

[Stewie]

Liothyronine (T3), or Cytomel is best to be taken on an empty stomach, more so for liver/tissue uptake of the intended dose taken, otherwise the efficacy of the drug is reduced to a lesser degree.

There are several OTC supplements as well as RX interactions that will reduce the tissue uptake of T3. A few of the OTC supplements are, Chromium picolinate, Magnesium citrate, Magnesium hydroxide, Magnesium salts (magnesium gluconate, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate) this includes anti acids as these may act on absorption, decreased via chelation.

If your taking Metformin with high doses of T3, these will also interact. The combo may decrease the hypoglycemic agent efficacy,as high dose thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) may cause hyperglycemia (antagonistic effects).

Red yeast rice and lemon balm may also interfere with the absorption of T3.

 

[AshopRep]

Liothyronine (T3), or Cytomel is best to be taken on an empty stomach, more so for liver/tissue uptake of the intended dose taken, otherwise the efficacy of the drug is reduced to a lesser degree.

There are several OTC supplements as well as RX interactions that will reduce the tissue uptake of T3. A few of the OTC supplements are, Chromium picolinate, Magnesium citrate, Magnesium hydroxide, Magnesium salts (magnesium gluconate, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate) this includes anti acids as these may act on absorption, decreased via chelation.

If your taking Metformin with high doses of T3, these will also interact. The combo may decrease the hypoglycemic agent efficacy,as high dose thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) may cause hyperglycemia (antagonistic effects).

Red yeast rice and lemon balm may also interfere with the absorption of T3.

I stand corrected. Thankyou Stew

 

[DOLFAN]

Liothyronine (T3), or Cytomel is best to be taken on an empty stomach, more so for liver/tissue uptake of the intended dose taken, otherwise the efficacy of the drug is reduced to a lesser degree.

There are several OTC supplements as well as RX interactions that will reduce the tissue uptake of T3. A few of the OTC supplements are, Chromium picolinate, Magnesium citrate, Magnesium hydroxide, Magnesium salts (magnesium gluconate, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate) this includes anti acids as these may act on absorption, decreased via chelation.

If your taking Metformin with high doses of T3, these will also interact. The combo may decrease the hypoglycemic agent efficacy,as high dose thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) may cause hyperglycemia (antagonistic effects).

Red yeast rice and lemon balm may also interfere with the absorption of T3.

Awesome thanks for the info

 

[mikevegas]

I saw something recently that said T3 contributes to muscle wasting, can someone expand on that?

 

[muhkuh123]

Try to take it with time lag to protein intake ...interference there - a good doc will tell you this.

 

[Wayacrucis]

Kind of hard to that if you're spitting the dose. Unless you consider not eating for 2-3 hours as empty stomach.

 

[Cerberus777]

Your first dosage (up to 50 mcg) should be first thing in am, black coffee ok. 20 min later any other food or sups. If you want to take more for weight loss take second dose 4 hours later... With food is fine stay away from calcium and iron.