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T3 - Cytomel LA®

Brand: LA Pharma

Liothyronine - T3
50 mg 100 tablets
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Our Price: €92.00
  • Parameter
    Specification / Detail
  • Active Ingredient / Molecule
    Liothyronine Sodium (L-Triiodothyronine, T3)
  • Alternative Names
    T3, Cytomel, Cytomel LA, Liothyronine, Liothyronine Sodium, Triiodothyronine, LT3, LA Pharma T3
  • Manufacturer / Brand
    LA Pharma, Thailand (T3 - Cytomel LA®)
  • Administration Route
    Oral (Tablet)
  • Pharmacological Class
    Thyroid Hormone (Synthetic T3); Not an Anabolic Steroid
  • Ester / Active Half-Life
    No ester (oral compound); half-life of about 2.5 days
  • Primary Functional Goal
    Thyroid Hormone Replacement; Metabolic Support
  • Anabolic / Androgenic Ratio
    Not applicable

Description

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T3 - Cytomel LA® is a tablet that contains liothyronine sodium, made by LA Pharma. T3 and T4 are the two thyroid hormones. They raise the body’s oxygen use and heat production, support growth and development, and help regulate how the body handles carbohydrates, fats and protein. The body makes far more T4 than T3, at about 20 to 1, and T4 is an inactive form that the body converts into T3 as needed. Liothyronine skips that conversion step, so it acts faster. In medicine, it’s prescribed for hypothyroidism, the condition of an underactive thyroid. In the sports world, it’s used during diets for its metabolism-boosting effect. The Cytomel prescribing information is clear that it’s not approved for weight loss.



Composition

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T3 - Cytomel LA® is liothyronine sodium, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T3. It isn’t a steroid. Because it’s already in the active form, the body doesn’t need to convert it, and it binds to thyroid receptors in cells straight away. It’s supplied as an oral tablet. The exact strength per tablet depends on the product, and common medical strengths range from 5 to 50 mcg.

Outcome

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  • In medicine, replaces missing thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism and helps restore normal metabolism, energy and temperature.
  • Speeds up the body’s metabolic rate, which is the basis for its use in fat-loss circles.
  • Acts quickly compared with T4, because it’s already the active form.
  • Raises body heat and energy use, with higher sweating and appetite reported.
  • The body’s own thyroid slows down when T3 is taken from outside, because the brain reads thyroid hormone as high.
  • When calories are low, T3 can speed up muscle breakdown along with fat loss, which is a known concern.
  • The Cytomel label states clearly that it should not be used as a weight-loss therapy.
  • These are commonly discussed associations in clinical and community literature, not approved performance claims.

Side Effects

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  • Fast or irregular heartbeat and palpitations.
  • Tremors, nervousness, anxiety and trouble sleeping.
  • Heat intolerance and heavy sweating.
  • Headache, diarrhea and stomach cramps.
  • Weight loss that includes muscle and, with long use, bone.
  • Chest pain or heart rhythm problems, especially in older people or people with heart disease.
  • Irregular periods in women.
  • This is not a complete list and should not be treated as medical guidance.

Important Safety Information

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  • Boxed Warning: Thyroid hormones, including liothyronine, should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening toxicity, especially when combined with other appetite-suppressing or stimulant drugs.
  • Contraindications: Do not use it if you have uncorrected adrenal gland insufficiency or a known allergy to liothyronine. People with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or an overactive thyroid should only use it under a doctor’s care.
  • Common Side Effects: Palpitations, tremors, anxiety, sweating, headache, trouble sleeping, and diarrhea.
  • Serious Risks: Dangerous heart rhythms, angina, heart attack, severe thyroid toxicity, and bone loss with long use.
  • Interactions: Combining it with other stimulants, such as clenbuterol, raises the strain on the heart sharply.
  • Medical Supervision: It’s a prescription medicine, and its use calls for a doctor’s advice and regular blood tests of thyroid function.

FAQ

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What is T3 - Cytomel LA®?

It is a liothyronine sodium tablet from LA Pharma, Thailand. Liothyronine is the synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T3.

Is T3 a steroid?

No. It’s a thyroid hormone. It doesn’t build muscle, and it works by raising the body’s metabolic rate.

What is T3 used for in medicine?

It’s used to treat hypothyroidism, the condition of an underactive thyroid, by replacing the missing thyroid hormone.

Is T3 approved for weight loss?

No. The Cytomel label carries a boxed warning against using thyroid hormones for obesity or weight loss, because larger doses can be dangerous.

What is the difference between T3 and T4?

T4 (thyroxine) is the inactive storage form of thyroid hormone, which the body converts into T3. T3 (liothyronine) is the active form, so it works faster.

Is T3 - Cytomel LA® FDA approved?

Cytomel is approved by the FDA for hypothyroidism, under prescription. This specific LA Pharma product is not an FDA-approved medicine.

Is it legal without a prescription?

No. Liothyronine is a prescription medicine in most countries, and non-prescribed use is regulated.

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