Cytomel T3: Great for Weight Loss or Nothing More Than Hype?

Is Cytomel T3 Great for Weight Loss or is it All Hype?

The bottom line is that Cytomel T3 can help boost metabolism and lead to weight loss. This is especially true in Hyperthyroid patients. This does not mean that everyone with hyperthyroid should take it. It also helps a wide variety of people outside hyperthyroid patients. The first thing we need to understand is why Cytomel works so well for weight loss and how it works.

What is Cytomel? How Does it Work so Well? 

Cytomel is a thyroid medication that contains PURE T3 Hormone. It boosts metabolism and burns fat and therefore is used by many bodybuilders before competitions. Cytomel causes weight loss due to the importance of the thyroid hormone in your fat cells and mitochondria. 
Your thyroid controls your metabolism and helps set your basal metabolic rate. This means your thyroid truly helps control your weight and the amount of fat you are burning on a daily basis, leading to increased weight loss. Cytomel T3 increases the thyroid hormone and thus can help boost metabolism and lead to noticeable weight loss. It may not be ideal for everyone but the majority of people tolerate it quite well and people have experienced minimal to no side effects at all. 

Dosage and Using it Safely

It is estimated that Cytomel T3 is 3-4 times more potent at altering the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) when compared to LT4. Cytomel may slightly increase the heart rate in some which speed up the metabolism so you should monitor your resting heart rate. By monitoring this variable you can assure that you are getting an adequate dose while preventing excessive dosing and hyperthyroid symptoms. 
Your resting heart rate and pulse should fall into the following ranges:

• Body temp no higher than 98.6
• Resting heart rate no more than 70-80 beats per minute.

Cytomel is not a one size fits all solution. Some people may do well on small doses of it (5-10 mcg/day) whereas others may need considerably more. It depends on your genetics, size, weight, tolerance, and other factors. It is safe to start low and then gradually work your way up if you are not seeing the desired weight loss results. Studies have shown that those with treatment-resistant depression may require upwards of 70-100 Mcg of it per day.  
A typical starting dose may be as low as 5-10mcg with an increase in dose by 5-10mcg every 10-14 days.

Most Common Uses of Cytomel T3 

One of the most common uses of Cytomel is weight loss as most people experience an increase in metabolism.