T3-monotherapy
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Canadian LT3 brands: TEVA vs. Cytomel bioequivalence, fasted vs. fed
Did you know that Canadian TEVA LT3 has a much faster-release effect than Canadian Cytomel LT3 in the fasted state? They are not bioequivalent in all ways, despite Health Canada approval following a bioequivalence study. In addition, both Canadian brands have a “slower-release” effect when dosed on a full stomach and a lower maximum peak.…
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My body composition before and during thyroid therapy
This post is a brief outline of my physical “Thyroid Therapy Transformation,” a glimpse into my personal life and how symptoms and body composition changed in response to changes in thyroid therapy and diet. You can see my favorite colors are pinks and blues. And it also shows many hairstyle transformations, ha ha! This post…
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Finkler, 1959: Liothyronine as a replacement for thyroid therapy
One of Thyroid Patients Canada’s values is to bring to light little-known aspects of the history of thyroid therapy so that it can open minds about future possibilities. The history of L-T3 (Liothyronine) monotherapy brings to light the flexibility and diversity of our thyroid pharmaceuticals to adapt to the unique metabolic needs of the individual.…
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LT3 monotherapy withdrawal: Clearance and effects
How long does it take for the final dose of synthetic LT3 (Liothyronine) hormone to clear from blood, and how much suffering might a withdrawal cause? This is an important question for many people who dose LT3. They want to know what would happen if they unexpectedly ran out of supply due to a pharmaceutical…
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Free T3 peaks and valleys in T3 and NDT therapy
Lack of knowledge about Free T3 peaks and valleys contributes to failure and frustration in T3-based therapies, including desiccated thyroid and T3-T4 combination therapy. On patient support groups, I often see conversations that go like this: Another common patient exchange usually goes like this: So many times, I’ve thought to myself, “I really wish all…