Tag: T3
Why Free T3 & Total T3 are the Most Important Thyroid Lab Tests
The free T3 and total T3 lab tests are among the most important for evaluating thyroid function in your body. These tests give vital information as to how your body is processing thyroid hormones. And they give you information about the hormone that is responsible for activating your cells and turning on your genes. These…
T4 to T3 Conversion: Factors That Decrease Thyroid Function
T4 to T3 conversion, sometimes referred to as peripheral thyroid conversion, is probably the most important thing happening in your body right now. It’s the process by which your body meticulously activates thyroid hormone on an as-needed basis to provide your cells with exactly the right amount of thyroid hormone at exactly the right time.…
T4 Thyroid Basics: The Test, The Medication, The Hormone
This is video #3 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about T4. T4 is essential in understanding your thyroid because it’s actually 3 different things in one. T4 is a prescription medication, a hormone that your body produces naturally, and a test that you can order. Learn the differences, what they mean…
Postpartum Weight Loss Case Study Using T3 + Diet + Supplements
Up to 50% of American women who get pregnant gain more weight than is recommended by medical professionals (1). This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if weight loss after pregnancy was easy, but that isn’t the case. With this crazy high incidence of weight gain, it’s no wonder that women search for weight loss programs…
Triiodothyronine (T3) Hormone Guide: Why It’s So Important
Triiodothyronine is the official name for T3 thyroid hormone which is the single most powerful thyroid hormone in the body. If you have a known or suspected thyroid problem then it’s in your best interest to ensure that you know at least a little bit about this important hormone. Why? Because, unfortunately, you can’t count…
Complete T4 and T3 Guide: What Do They Mean for your Thyroid?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid problem then you may, at some point, have thrown your hands up in the air in frustration. After all, why does it even matter if you as a thyroid patient understand how your thyroid functions? For one simple reason: The thyroid patients who understand thyroid function are always…
Armour Thyroid vs Synthroid: Conversion, Dosage & Weight Loss
Whether you realize it or not thyroid patients have options when it comes to thyroid medications. If you are taking a medication and it isn’t working for you then you owe it to yourself to learn about ALL of the options available to you. This post will take a deep dive into the difference between…
The Benefits of Liothyronine & When To Use It
Liothyronine is a special type of prescription-grade thyroid hormone, it’s also the most powerful thyroid medication that exists. People taking liothyronine (especially over traditional medications such as levothyroxine) report significant improvements in their hypothyroid symptoms and quality of life. These benefits range from weight loss to reduced rates of depression and more. Learn who should…
5 Benefits of using T3 Medication
Many patients on levothyroxine or Synthroid stand to benefit by simply adding a small amount of T3 medication to their regimen. T3 is metabolized in the body in a different way than T4 which makes it special. It’s also the strongest and most powerful of all the thyroid medications but it must be used correctly.…
T3 Supplements vs T3 Medications: How & When to use Them
Are you looking to boost your T3 thyroid hormone levels? Maybe you know that T3 is responsible for managing your energy levels, or maybe you know how important it is for your metabolism. Either way, there are several T3 supplements that you can use to increase serum T3 levels. Use this guide to help…
