RT3 – Reverse T3
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The basics of thyroid hormone action, transport and conversion
This comprehensive educational post collects the basics of thyroid hormone, transport and conversion. T3 action on nuclear receptors Every organ and tissue in your body must maintain a healthy level of T3 hormone activity to function properly. Bloodstream T3 supply and local T3 action powerfully influences how every organ operates, from our liver to our…
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The impact of thyroid hormone dysfunction on ischemic heart disease, and how T3 therapy may help
Finally! In the past, the overemphasis on hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis and heart diseases has made many doctors think that only excess T3 and T4 is bad for the heart. We finally have an article that focuses on the real cause-effect relationships on the opposite end of the thyroid dysfunction spectrum: HYPOthyroidism. This May 2019 article…
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Do you have a Reverse T3 problem?
Across Canada, Reverse T3 testing is often offered for a fee — patients usually pay for it. It has been this way for more than a few years now. As patients (and doctors), we need to know when we can save our money and avoid testing Reverse T3 by learning about its elevation indirectly. Here’s…
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Deiodinase type 3 and Reverse T3
The Three Deiodinases Every person has three deiodinases responsible for thyroid hormone conversion. Dear thyroid patients: if you’ve never heard about the deiodinases, your life and future health may depend on you learning. They can either work with your thyroid meds or against them. It’s a lifelong condition, being on thyroid therapy, so there’s time…
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Recovery from T3 depletion
This post is a continuation of these posts GRAPHIC and discussion: T3 Depletion Do you have a Reverse T3 problem? In this post, I explain how to recover (or help a patient recover) from T3 depletion. Part 1: When illness is the trigger Part 2: When L-T4 dose is the trigger Part 3: Oversenstivity to…