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CYTOMEL BASICS:
Cytomel is not an
anabolic/androgenic steroid but a thyroid hormone. As a substance Cytomel
contains synthetically manufactured liothyronine sodium which resembles
the natural thyroid hormone tricodide thyronine (L-T3). The thyroid of a
healthy person usually produces two hormones, the better known L-thyroxine
(L-T4) and the aforementioned L-triiodine-thyronine (L-T3). Since Cytomel
is the synthetic equivalent of the latter hormone, it causes the same
processes in the body as if the thyroid were to
produce more of the
hormone. It is interesting to note that L-T3 is clearly the stronger and
more effective of these two hormones. This makes Cytomel more effective
than the commercially available L-T4 compounds such as L-thyroxine or
Synthroid. L-T3 has proven to be 4-5 times more biologically active and to
take effect more quickly than L-thyroxine (L-T4)." In school medicine
Cytomel is used to treat thyroid insufficiency (hypothyroidism). Among
other secondary symptoms are obesity, metabolic disorders, and fatigue.
HOW TO
USE
CYTOMEL: Bodybuilders take advantage of these characteristics and stimulate their
metabolism by taking Cytomel, which causes a faster conversion of
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Bodybuilders,
of course, are especially interested in an increased lipolysis, which
means increased fat burning. Competing bodybuilders, in particular, use
Cytomel during the weeks before a championship since Cytomel helps to maintain
an extremely low fat content, without necessitating a hunger diet.
Athletes who use low dosages of Cytomel report that by the simultaneous
intake of steroids, the steroids become mote effective, most likely as the
result of the faster conversion of protein.
To a great extent several bodybuilders who are pictured in "muscle
magazines" and display a hard and defined look in photos, eat fast
food and iron this out by taking Cytomel. The over stimulated thyroid
burns calories like a blast furnace. Nowadays, instead of Cytomel,
athletes use Clenbuterol which is becoming
more and more popular. Those who combine these two compounds will burn an
enormous amount of fat. Cytomel is also popular among female bodybuilders.
Since women generally have slower metabolisms than men, it is extremely
difficult for them to obtain the right form for a competition given
today's standards. A drastic reduction of food and calories below the 1000
caloric/day mark can often be avoided by taking Cytomel. Women, no doubt,
are more prone to side effects than men but usually get along well with 50
mcg/day. A short-term intake of Cytomel in a reasonable dosage is
certainly "healthier" than an extreme hunger diet.
CYTOMEL
DOSAGE:
As for the dosage, one should be very careful since Cytomel is a very
strong and highly effective thyroid hormone. It is extremely important
that one begins with a low dosage, increasing it slowly and evenly over
the course of several days. Most athletes begin by taking one 25 mcg
tablet per day and increasing this dosage every three to four days by one
additional tablet. A dose higher than 100 mcg/day is not necessary and not
advisable. It is not recommended that the daily dose be taken all at once
but broken down into three smaller individual doses so that they become
more effective. It is also important that Cytomel not be
taken for more than six weeks. At least two months of abstinence from the
drug needs to follow. Those who take high dosages of Cytomel over a long
period of time are at risk of developing a chronic thyroid insufficiency.
As a consequence, the athlete might be forced to take thyroid medication
for the rest of his life. It is also important that the dosage is reduced
slowly and evenly by taking fewer tablets and not be ended abruptly. Those
who plan to take Cytomel should first consult a physician in order to be
sure that no thyroid hyperfunction exists.
Possible side effects are: heart palpitation, trembling, irregular
heartbeat, heart oppression, agitation, shortness of breath, excretion of
sugar through the urine, excessive perspiration, diarrhea, weight loss,
psychic disorders, etc., as well as symptoms of hypersensitivity. Our
experience is that most symptoms consist of trembling of hands, nausea,
headaches, high perspiration, and increased heartbeat. These negative side
effects can often be eliminated by temporarily reducing the daily dosage.
Those who use Cytomel over several weeks will experience a decrease in
muscle mass. This can be avoided or delayed by simultaneously taking
steroids. For the most part, since Cytomel also metabolizes protein, the
athlete must eat a diet rich in protein.
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