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I try to replicate this approach but use 1 grain Armour t3/t4 tablet AM and 1 grain in the afternoon. 2 grain total is roughly equivalent to 50mcg t3 (according to their chart) but is more t4 than t3 really. Equivalent to a 200mcg t4 only dose. Do you think that's over doing it? Numbers are high normal range. I wouldn't run 50mcg of straight t3 year around but I believe this is less impactful being predominantly t4.Yes I do.
I'll supplement with 12.5mcgs upon waking (430am) then 5mcgs around noonish. I also take 25mcgs of L-thyroxine at bedtime. With this dosing method, all of my thyroid parameters are in physiological ranges.
In the nuts-and-bolts of it, it goes beyond the anabolic effects of increased protein synthesis. As it is, I'm not attentively seeking the utmost increase with protein synthesis. It's more-so in anticipations of promoting cholesterol efflux thru ABCA1 cholesterol transporter. In essence and theory this to enhance the function of LDL and HDL cholesterol.
Then there's immune response, cognitive function, endothelial health, ect.
There's many, many other reason. Too many to list.
I see individuals pushing the envelope on taking way too much thyroid hormones. Too much risk involved, and that's not talking about the potential for catabolic effects.
But I absolutely don't want to be negatively impacting my health with this. Thoughts?